Lower Road over Rutgers Creek
GoodOrange County, New York · 2.7 MI E of Westtown · Structure no. 000000003344770
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,224
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Road over Rutgers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lower Road over Rutgers Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,224 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,114 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Road over Rutgers Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Road over Rutgers Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Lower Road over Rutgers Creek carry?
About 2,224 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Lower Road over Rutgers Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Road over Rutgers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.