US Bridges

County Road 1 over Pochuck Creek

Good

Orange County, New York · 0.4 MI W of Pine Island · Structure no. 000000003345150

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,363
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1 over Pochuck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 1 over Pochuck Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,363 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,066 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1
CrossesPochuck Creek
Location0.4 MI W of Pine Island
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.29799, -74.47064
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,363 (2021)
Projected traffic7,066 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1 over Pochuck Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1 over Pochuck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 1 over Pochuck Creek carry?

About 6,363 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1 over Pochuck Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1 over Pochuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.