Jessup Switch RD over Quaker Creek
PoorOrange County, New York · 0.7MILES West from Rt 94 · Structure no. 000000003360150
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 181
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jessup Switch RD over Quaker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jessup Switch RD over Quaker Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Jessup Switch RD over Quaker Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jessup Switch RD over Quaker 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Jessup Switch RD over Quaker Creek carry?
About 181 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Jessup Switch RD over Quaker Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Jessup Switch RD over Quaker Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.