US Bridges

RTE 208 over Tin Brook

Poor

Orange County, New York · .9 MI N JCT Rt 208 & 52 · Structure no. 000000001040620

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,678
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 208 over Tin Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 208 over Tin Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 4,678 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,682 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

CarriesRTE 208
CrossesTin Brook
Location.9 MI N JCT Rt 208 & 52
RouteState Highway 208
Coordinates41.57324, -74.18357
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,678 (2020)
Projected traffic5,682 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 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 208 over Tin Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 208 over Tin Brook 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 Tin Brook carry?

About 4,678 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 208 over Tin Brook?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 208 over Tin Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.