US Bridges

Knoell Road over Black Meadow Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · 2.5 MI SE of Goshen · Structure no. 000000003344560

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,856
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knoell Road over Black Meadow Creek is a concrete frame carrying Knoell Road over Black Meadow Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 1,856 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,598 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKnoell Road
CrossesBlack Meadow Creek
Location2.5 MI SE of Goshen
Coordinates41.38293, -74.29147
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,856 (2021)
Projected traffic2,598 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Knoell Road over Black Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knoell Road over Black Meadow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Knoell Road over Black Meadow Creek carry?

About 1,856 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Knoell Road over Black Meadow Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Knoell Road over Black Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.