US Bridges

RTE 211 over Masonic Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.5 MI W JCT Rts 211+17 · Structure no. 000000001040959

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,868
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 211 over Masonic Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 211 over Masonic Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 24,868 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,209 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRTE 211
CrossesMasonic Creek
Location0.5 MI W JCT Rts 211+17
RouteState Highway 211
Coordinates41.45557, -74.38488
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,868 (2018)
Projected traffic30,209 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 211 over Masonic Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 211 over Masonic Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 211 over Masonic Creek carry?

About 24,868 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 211 over Masonic Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns RTE 211 over Masonic Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.