US Bridges

Waterstone Road over Greenwood Lake

Fair

Orange County, New York · At Greenwood Lake · Structure no. 000000003345160

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,059
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterstone Road over Greenwood Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Waterstone Road over Greenwood Lake in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 95 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 2,059 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,547 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWaterstone Road
CrossesGreenwood Lake
LocationAt Greenwood Lake
Coordinates41.21918, -74.29033
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,059 (2021)
Projected traffic2,547 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waterstone Road over Greenwood Lake built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Waterstone Road over Greenwood Lake 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 Waterstone Road over Greenwood Lake carry?

About 2,059 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Waterstone Road over Greenwood Lake?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Waterstone Road over Greenwood Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.