Elm Street over Wawayanda Creek
PoorOrange County, New York · In Warwick · Structure no. 000000003345280
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,048
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over Wawayanda Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Street over Wawayanda Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.
It carries about 2,048 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,867 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 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 | 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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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Street over Wawayanda Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Street over Wawayanda 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Elm Street over Wawayanda Creek carry?
About 2,048 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Elm Street over Wawayanda Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over Wawayanda Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.