US Bridges

Stony Ford Road over Tributary Wallkill River

PoorPosted for load

Orange County, New York · 3.4 MI E of Campbell Hall · Structure no. 000000003345120

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,643
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stony Ford Road over Tributary Wallkill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stony Ford Road over Tributary Wallkill River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,643 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,507 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStony Ford Road
CrossesTributary Wallkill River
Location3.4 MI E of Campbell Hall
Coordinates41.45753, -74.32676
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,643 (2021)
Projected traffic4,507 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stony Ford Road over Tributary Wallkill River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stony Ford Road over Tributary Wallkill River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Stony Ford Road over Tributary Wallkill River carry?

About 3,643 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Stony Ford Road over Tributary Wallkill River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Stony Ford Road over Tributary Wallkill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.