US Bridges

RTE 94 over Cromline Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · 3.5 MI E JCT Rts 94 & 17M · Structure no. 000000001034850

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,215
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 94 over Cromline Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 94 over Cromline Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5,215 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,335 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 94
CrossesCromline Creek
Location3.5 MI E JCT Rts 94 & 17M
RouteState Highway 94
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.38461, -74.23248
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 94 over Cromline Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 94 over Cromline 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 94 over Cromline Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 94 over Cromline Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 94 over Cromline Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.