US Bridges

RTE 32 over Moodna Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.6 MI S JCT Rts 32+94 · Structure no. 000000001022240

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,173
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 32 over Moodna Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 32 over Moodna Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 93 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 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 17,173 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,861 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 32
CrossesMoodna Creek
Location1.6 MI S JCT Rts 32+94
RouteState Highway 32
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.43309, -74.05419
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,173 (2017)
Projected traffic20,861 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$12.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32 over Moodna Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 32 over Moodna 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 32 over Moodna Creek carry?

About 17,173 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32 over Moodna Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 32 over Moodna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.