US Bridges

RTE 208 over Middletown & Nj Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Orange County, New York · 2.1 MI N JCT SH208 &SH17K · Structure no. 000000001040610

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,130
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 208 over Middletown & Nj Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 208 over Middletown & Nj Railroad in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,091 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 208
CrossesMiddletown & Nj Railroad
Location2.1 MI N JCT SH208 &SH17K
RouteState Highway 208
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.55253, -74.18878
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,130 (2021)
Projected traffic11,091 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 208 over Middletown & Nj Railroad built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 208 over Middletown & Nj Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 208 over Middletown & Nj Railroad carry?

About 9,130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 208 over Middletown & Nj Railroad?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 208 over Middletown & Nj Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.