US Bridges

Maple Avenue over Wallkill River

Fair

Orange County, New York · 4.8 MI S of Middletown · Structure no. 000000003344580

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,036
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Avenue over Wallkill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Avenue over Wallkill River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 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 3,036 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,756 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Avenue
CrossesWallkill River
Location4.8 MI S of Middletown
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.38091, -74.41309
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span184 ft (56 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,036 (2021)
Projected traffic3,756 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Avenue over Wallkill River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Avenue over Wallkill River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Maple Avenue over Wallkill River carry?

About 3,036 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Maple Avenue over Wallkill River?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Avenue over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.