US Bridges

Oil City Road over Wallkill River

Fair

Orange County, New York · 3.3 MI S of Westtown · Structure no. 000000003344840

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
819
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oil City Road over Wallkill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oil City Road over Wallkill River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 819 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,147 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOil City Road
CrossesWallkill River
Location3.3 MI S of Westtown
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.28804, -74.53459
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 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 width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic819 (2021)
Projected traffic1,147 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oil City Road over Wallkill River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oil City 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Oil City Road over Wallkill River carry?

About 819 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oil City 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 28 ft wide.

Who owns Oil City Road over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.