US Bridges

RTE 211 over Wallkill River

Good

Orange County, New York · 0.65 MI NW JCT I-84+NY416 · Structure no. 000000001040980

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,390
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 211 over Wallkill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 211 over Wallkill River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,390 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,762 by 2041. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 211
CrossesWallkill River
Location0.65 MI NW JCT I-84+NY416
RouteState Highway 211
Coordinates41.50236, -74.26384
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,390 (2018)
Projected traffic7,762 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$10.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 211 over Wallkill River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 211 over Wallkill River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 211 over Wallkill River carry?

About 6,390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 211 over Wallkill River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 211 over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.