RTE 208 over Ex-Norfolk So RR
PoorOrange County, New York · 1.8 MI N JCT SH207 &SH208 · Structure no. 000000001040590
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,058
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 208 over Ex-Norfolk So RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 208 over Ex-Norfolk So RR in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 87 years old, older 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.
It carries about 3,058 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,072 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 208 over Ex-Norfolk So RR built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is RTE 208 over Ex-Norfolk So RR 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 208 over Ex-Norfolk So RR carry?
About 3,058 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 208 over Ex-Norfolk So RR?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 208 over Ex-Norfolk So RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.