US Bridges

RTE 208 over Moodna Creek

Good

Orange County, New York · 0.1 MI S JCT Rts 208 & 94 · Structure no. 000000001040550

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,843
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 208 over Moodna Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 208 over Moodna Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 44 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 6,843 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,312 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 208
CrossesMoodna Creek
Location0.1 MI S JCT Rts 208 & 94
RouteState Highway 208
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.42682, -74.16689
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,843 (2018)
Projected traffic8,312 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 208 over Moodna Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RTE 208 over Moodna Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 208 over Moodna Creek carry?

About 6,843 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 208 over Moodna Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 208 over Moodna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.