US Bridges

Echo Lake Road over Cheechunk Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · 2.4 MI W of Goshen · Structure no. 000000003344570

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,604
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Echo Lake Road over Cheechunk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Echo Lake Road over Cheechunk Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,604 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,246 by 2037. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesEcho Lake Road
CrossesCheechunk Creek
Location2.4 MI W of Goshen
Coordinates41.41169, -74.37529
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,604 (2017)
Projected traffic2,246 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Echo Lake Road over Cheechunk Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Echo Lake Road over Cheechunk 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 Echo Lake Road over Cheechunk Creek carry?

About 1,604 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Echo Lake Road over Cheechunk Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Echo Lake Road over Cheechunk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.