US Bridges

Oak Street over Wallkill River

Fair

Orange County, New York · East of Rt 52 at Walden · Structure no. 000000003344890

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
347 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,411
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Street over Wallkill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Street over Wallkill River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2,411 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,983 by 2041. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOak Street
CrossesWallkill River
LocationEast of Rt 52 at Walden
Coordinates41.56376, -74.19334
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,411 (2021)
Projected traffic2,983 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$8.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Street over Wallkill River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Street 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Street over Wallkill River carry?

About 2,411 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oak Street over Wallkill River?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Street over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.