US Bridges

Weyants Road over Popolopen Brook

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.2 MI W of Mine Torne RD · Structure no. DAPUSMWPT000014

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Weyants Road over Popolopen Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weyants Road over Popolopen Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 75 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWeyants Road
CrossesPopolopen Brook
Location0.2 MI W of Mine Torne RD
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.33086, -74.01712
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$21,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weyants Road over Popolopen Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Weyants Road over Popolopen Brook 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 Weyants Road over Popolopen Brook carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Weyants Road over Popolopen Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Weyants Road over Popolopen Brook?

It is owned by the Army.