Main Street over Idlewild Creek
PoorOrange County, New York · 1.0 MI W of Cornwall · Structure no. 000000003345440
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,466
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Idlewild Creek is a concrete continuous slab 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 6,466 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 54 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Idlewild Creek carry?
About 6,466 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Idlewild Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Idlewild Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.