Park Avenue over Woodbury Creek
PoorOrange County, New York · 0.4 MI SE of Highl. Mills · Structure no. 000000003345420
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 953
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park Avenue over Woodbury Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Avenue over Woodbury Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 953 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,179 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Avenue over Woodbury Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park Avenue over Woodbury 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Park Avenue over Woodbury Creek carry?
About 953 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Park Avenue over Woodbury Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Park Avenue over Woodbury Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.