US Bridges

Newport Bridge RD over Pochuck Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.5 MI SW of Pine Island · Structure no. 000000003345300

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
559
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newport Bridge RD over Pochuck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newport Bridge RD over Pochuck Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 559 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesNewport Bridge RD
CrossesPochuck Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of Pine Island
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.2755, -74.472
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2021)
Projected traffic783 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newport Bridge RD over Pochuck Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newport Bridge RD over Pochuck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Newport Bridge RD over Pochuck Creek carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Newport Bridge RD over Pochuck Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Newport Bridge RD over Pochuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.