US Bridges

Cheechunk Road over Wallkill River

Fair

Orange County, New York · 3.4 MI SE of Middletown · Structure no. 000000003344610

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,604
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheechunk Road over Wallkill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cheechunk Road over Wallkill River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 60 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 1,604 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,246 by 2037. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCheechunk Road
CrossesWallkill River
Location3.4 MI SE of Middletown
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.41211, -74.37766
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cheechunk Road over Wallkill River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Cheechunk Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cheechunk Road over Wallkill River carry?

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

How long is Cheechunk Road over Wallkill River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cheechunk Road over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.