US Bridges

RTE 94 over Moodna Creek

PoorPosted for load

Orange County, New York · 0.8 MI W JCT Rts 94+208 · Structure no. 000000001034880

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,215
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 94 over Moodna Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 94 over Moodna Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,215 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,335 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesRTE 94
CrossesMoodna Creek
Location0.8 MI W JCT Rts 94+208
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates41.41955, -74.17511
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 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 closed26.7 mi (43 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 94 over Moodna Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 94 over Moodna Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 94 over Moodna Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 94 over Moodna Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 94 over Moodna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.