US Bridges

RTE 207 over Otterkill Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1 MI E JCT SH207 & SH416 · Structure no. 000000001040480

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,132
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 207 over Otterkill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 207 over Otterkill Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 99 years old, older 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 3,132 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,875 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 207
CrossesOtterkill Creek
Location1 MI E JCT SH207 & SH416
RouteState Highway 207
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.45335, -74.25622
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,132 (2016)
Projected traffic3,875 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 207 over Otterkill Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE 207 over Otterkill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 207 over Otterkill Creek carry?

About 3,132 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 207 over Otterkill Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 207 over Otterkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.