Shore Road over Idlewild Creek
FairOrange County, New York · 0.8 MI N of Cornwall · Structure no. 000000003344320
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,884
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shore Road over Idlewild Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shore Road over Idlewild Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,884 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,638 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shore Road over Idlewild Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shore Road over Idlewild Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Shore Road over Idlewild Creek carry?
About 1,884 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Shore Road over Idlewild Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Shore Road over Idlewild Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.