US Bridges

RTE 208 over Norfolk Southern

Fair

Orange County, New York · 2 MI N JCT SH208 & SH207 · Structure no. 000000001040600

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,082
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 208 over Norfolk Southern is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 208 over Norfolk Southern in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 6,082 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,110 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 208
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location2 MI N JCT SH208 & SH207
RouteState Highway 208
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.47953, -74.22118
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,082 (2020)
Projected traffic6,110 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 208 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 208 over Norfolk Southern 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 208 over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 6,082 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 208 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 208 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.