RTE 218 over Idlewild Creek
FairOrange County, New York · 0.4 MI E JCT Rts 218 & 9W · Structure no. 000000001041440
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,659
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 218 over Idlewild Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 218 over Idlewild Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 3,659 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,444 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 218 over Idlewild Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 218 over Idlewild 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 218 over Idlewild Creek carry?
About 3,659 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 218 over Idlewild Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 218 over Idlewild Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.