US Bridges

Covered Bridge RD over Wawayanda Creek

Poor

Orange County, New York · 2.8 MI SW of Warwick · Structure no. 000000003345290

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,014
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covered Bridge RD over Wawayanda Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Covered Bridge RD over Wawayanda Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,014 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCovered Bridge RD
CrossesWawayanda Creek
Location2.8 MI SW of Warwick
Coordinates41.24171, -74.40947
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,014 (2021)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Covered Bridge RD over Wawayanda Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covered Bridge RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Covered Bridge RD over Wawayanda Creek carry?

About 1,014 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Covered Bridge RD over Wawayanda Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Covered Bridge RD over Wawayanda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.