US Bridges

Scotchtown Avenue over Wallkill River

Good

Orange County, New York · 3.1 MI N of Goshen · Structure no. 000000003344680

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,478
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotchtown Avenue over Wallkill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scotchtown Avenue over Wallkill River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,478 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,015 by 2041. The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesScotchtown Avenue
CrossesWallkill River
Location3.1 MI N of Goshen
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.44959, -74.33242
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length332 ft (101.3 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,478 (2020)
Projected traffic8,015 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scotchtown Avenue over Wallkill River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotchtown Avenue over Wallkill River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Scotchtown Avenue over Wallkill River carry?

About 6,478 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Scotchtown Avenue over Wallkill River?

The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Scotchtown Avenue over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.