US Bridges

RTE 207 over Otterkill

Fair

Orange County, New York · 3.7 MI E JCT Rts 207&416 · Structure no. 000000001040490

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,599
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 207 over Otterkill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 207 over Otterkill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 98 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 5 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 5,599 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,625 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 207
CrossesOtterkill
Location3.7 MI E JCT Rts 207&416
RouteState Highway 207
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.45654, -74.20902
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,599 (2021)
Projected traffic5,625 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 207 over Otterkill built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE 207 over Otterkill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 207 over Otterkill carry?

About 5,599 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 207 over Otterkill?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 207 over Otterkill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.