US Bridges

Pine Island Turnpi over Rutgers Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.3 MI N of Westtown · Structure no. 000000003364810

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,568
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Island Turnpi over Rutgers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Island Turnpi over Rutgers Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 2,568 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,852 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPine Island Turnpi
CrossesRutgers Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Westtown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.34116, -74.54361
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,568 (2020)
Projected traffic2,852 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Island Turnpi over Rutgers Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Island Turnpi over Rutgers 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Island Turnpi over Rutgers Creek carry?

About 2,568 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pine Island Turnpi over Rutgers Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Island Turnpi over Rutgers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.