Ryerson Road over Wawayanda Creek
FairOrange County, New York · 3.2 MI SW of Warwick · Structure no. 000000003345270
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 293
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ryerson Road over Wawayanda Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ryerson Road over Wawayanda Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.
It carries about 293 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Ryerson Road over Wawayanda Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ryerson Road 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ryerson Road over Wawayanda Creek carry?
About 293 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ryerson Road over Wawayanda Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Ryerson Road over Wawayanda Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.