US Bridges

RTE 94 over Middletown & Nj Railroad

Good

Orange County, New York · 2.9 MI E JCT SH94 & SH17M · Structure no. 000000001034840

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,215
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 94 over Middletown & Nj Railroad is a steel culvert carrying RTE 94 over Middletown & Nj Railroad in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,215 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,335 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRTE 94
CrossesMiddletown & Nj Railroad
Location2.9 MI E JCT SH94 & SH17M
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates41.37833, -74.24051
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$559,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 94 over Middletown & Nj Railroad built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 94 over Middletown & Nj Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 94 over Middletown & Nj Railroad carry?

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

How long is RTE 94 over Middletown & Nj Railroad?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns RTE 94 over Middletown & Nj Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.