US Bridges

Gravel Road over Popolopen Brook

PoorPosted for load

Orange County, New York · Queensboro Furnace · Structure no. DAPUSMWPT000025

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Gravel Road over Popolopen Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Gravel Road over Popolopen Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGravel Road
CrossesPopolopen Brook
LocationQueensboro Furnace
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.32031, -74.01986
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$410,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gravel Road over Popolopen Brook built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gravel Road over Popolopen Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Gravel Road over Popolopen Brook carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Gravel Road over Popolopen Brook?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Gravel Road over Popolopen Brook?

It is owned by the Army.