US Bridges

Ryerson Road over Double Kill

FairPosted for load

Orange County, New York · 0.5 MI NE Nj Line+sh 94 · Structure no. 000000003345240

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
293
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ryerson Road over Double Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ryerson Road over Double Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 293 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRyerson Road
CrossesDouble Kill
Location0.5 MI NE Nj Line+sh 94
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.23629, -74.41582
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2020)
Projected traffic410 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$985,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ryerson Road over Double Kill built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Ryerson Road over Double Kill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ryerson Road over Double Kill carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ryerson Road over Double Kill?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ryerson Road over Double Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.