RTE 218 over Highland Brook
PoorOrange County, New York · 1.1MIEJCTRTS218+9WHGL Fls · Structure no. 000000001041430
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,536
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 218 over Highland Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 218 over Highland Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 112 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.
It carries about 3,536 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,375 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 218 over Highland Brook built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is RTE 218 over Highland 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 218 over Highland Brook carry?
About 3,536 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 218 over Highland Brook?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 218 over Highland Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.