US Bridges

RTE 208 over Otter Kill

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.8 MI W JCT Rts 208+94 · Structure no. 000000001040560

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,657
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 208 over Otter Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 208 over Otter Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 79 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 5,657 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,683 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 208
CrossesOtter Kill
Location1.8 MI W JCT Rts 208+94
RouteState Highway 208
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.43269, -74.19885
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,657 (2021)
Projected traffic5,683 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 208 over Otter Kill built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE 208 over Otter Kill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 208 over Otter Kill carry?

About 5,657 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 208 over Otter Kill?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 208 over Otter Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.