US Bridges

RTE 94 over Double Kill

Poor

Orange County, New York · .5 MI N JCT SH94&NY/NJ Li · Structure no. 000000001034800

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,824
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 94 over Double Kill is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 94 over Double Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 6,824 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,289 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 94
CrossesDouble Kill
Location.5 MI N JCT SH94&NY/NJ Li
RouteState Highway 94
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.23438, -74.41434
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,824 (2021)
Projected traffic8,289 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$950,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 94 over Double Kill built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 94 over Double Kill 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 RTE 94 over Double Kill carry?

About 6,824 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 94 over Double Kill?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 94 over Double Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.