US Bridges

Pumpkin Swamp RD over Quaker Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1 Mile NW of Florida · Structure no. 000000003344590

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,433
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pumpkin Swamp RD over Quaker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pumpkin Swamp RD over Quaker Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 52 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 3,433 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,247 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPumpkin Swamp RD
CrossesQuaker Creek
Location1 Mile NW of Florida
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.33875, -74.37318
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,433 (2021)
Projected traffic4,247 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pumpkin Swamp RD over Quaker Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Pumpkin Swamp RD over Quaker 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pumpkin Swamp RD over Quaker Creek carry?

About 3,433 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pumpkin Swamp RD over Quaker Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pumpkin Swamp RD over Quaker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.