US Bridges

Patton RD over Popolopen Lake Outlet

Fair

Orange County, New York · Camp Buckner · Structure no. DAPUSMWPT000010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Patton RD over Popolopen Lake Outlet is a concrete arch - deck carrying Patton RD over Popolopen Lake Outlet in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPatton RD
CrossesPopolopen Lake Outlet
LocationCamp Buckner
Coordinates41.35515, -74.05199
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic220 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patton RD over Popolopen Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patton RD over Popolopen Lake Outlet 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Patton RD over Popolopen Lake Outlet carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Patton RD over Popolopen Lake Outlet?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Patton RD over Popolopen Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the Army.