Fordlea Road over Rutgers Creek
GoodOrange County, New York · 1.2 MI NE of Westtown · Structure no. 000000003344830
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 363
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fordlea Road over Rutgers Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Fordlea Road over Rutgers Creek 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | 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 Fordlea Road over Rutgers Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fordlea 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Fordlea Road over Rutgers Creek carry?
About 363 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Fordlea Road over Rutgers Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Fordlea Road over Rutgers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.