US Bridges

RTE 94 over Orange County Trailway

Poor

Orange County, New York · .9 MI E JCT SH 94 & SH17M · Structure no. 000000001034830

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,215
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 94 over Orange County Trailway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 94 over Orange County Trailway in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 5,215 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,335 by 2041. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesRTE 94
CrossesOrange County Trailway
Location.9 MI E JCT SH 94 & SH17M
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates41.36403, -74.27188
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,215 (2020)
Projected traffic6,335 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 94 over Orange County Trailway built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE 94 over Orange County Trailway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 94 over Orange County Trailway carry?

About 5,215 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 94 over Orange County Trailway?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 94 over Orange County Trailway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.