US Bridges

Stony Ford Road over Wallkill River

Good

Orange County, New York · 1.9 MI W Campbell Hall · Structure no. 000000003344690

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stony Ford Road over Wallkill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stony Ford Road over Wallkill River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 63 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,639 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesStony Ford Road
CrossesWallkill River
Location1.9 MI W Campbell Hall
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.45729, -74.30029
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2021)
Projected traffic4,639 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stony Ford Road over Wallkill River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Stony Ford Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Stony Ford Road over Wallkill River carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stony Ford Road over Wallkill River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Stony Ford Road over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.