US Bridges

RTE 211 over Basher Kill

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.4 MI E JCT Rts 211&209 · Structure no. 000000001040900

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,037
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 211 over Basher Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 211 over Basher Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 2,037 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,124 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 211
CrossesBasher Kill
Location0.4 MI E JCT Rts 211&209
RouteState Highway 211
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.46239, -74.5855
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy5: 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 rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,037 (2018)
Projected traffic2,124 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 211 over Basher Kill built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 211 over Basher 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 211 over Basher Kill carry?

About 2,037 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 211 over Basher Kill?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 211 over Basher Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.