US Bridges

South Street over Warwick Reservoir Outlet

Fair

Orange County, New York · At Warwick · Structure no. 000000003345170

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,695
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Street over Warwick Reservoir Outlet is a concrete frame carrying South Street over Warwick Reservoir Outlet in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 3,695 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,571 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth Street
CrossesWarwick Reservoir Outlet
LocationAt Warwick
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.25139, -74.35636
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,695 (2021)
Projected traffic4,571 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Street over Warwick Reservoir Outlet built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Street over Warwick Reservoir Outlet 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does South Street over Warwick Reservoir Outlet carry?

About 3,695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South Street over Warwick Reservoir Outlet?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns South Street over Warwick Reservoir Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.