US Bridges

Main Street over Idlewild Creek

Poor

Orange County, New York · 0.9 MI W of Cornwall · Structure no. 000000003345430

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,281
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Idlewild Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Main Street over Idlewild Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,281 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,584 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesIdlewild Creek
Location0.9 MI W of Cornwall
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.443, -74.02904
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,281 (2021)
Projected traffic1,584 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Idlewild Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Idlewild 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Idlewild Creek carry?

About 1,281 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Idlewild Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Idlewild Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.