Howe Street over Wawayanda Creek
FairOrange County, New York · At Warwick · Structure no. 000000003345210
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 204
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howe Street over Wawayanda Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Howe Street over Wawayanda Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 86 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howe Street over Wawayanda Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Howe Street over Wawayanda Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Howe Street over Wawayanda Creek carry?
About 204 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Howe Street over Wawayanda Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Howe Street over Wawayanda Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.