State School Road over Long House Creek
PoorPosted for loadOrange County, New York · 0.4 MI NE of Bellvale · Structure no. 000000003345200
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 368
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
State School Road over Long House Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State School Road over Long House Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State School Road over Long House Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is State School Road over Long House Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does State School Road over Long House Creek carry?
About 368 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State School Road over Long House Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns State School Road over Long House Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.