Sterling Lake Road over Ringwood River
FairOrange County, New York · 2.3 MI W of Sloatsburg · Structure no. 000000003345050
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,571
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sterling Lake Road over Ringwood River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sterling Lake Road over Ringwood River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1962, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,571 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,199 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sterling Lake Road over Ringwood River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sterling Lake Road over Ringwood 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Sterling Lake Road over Ringwood River carry?
About 1,571 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Sterling Lake Road over Ringwood River?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Sterling Lake Road over Ringwood River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.