US Bridges

RTE 293 over Mine Lake Inlet

Fair

Orange County, New York · 3.0 MI N JCT Rts 293+6 · Structure no. 000000001045080

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,436
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 293 over Mine Lake Inlet is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 293 over Mine Lake Inlet in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,436 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,816 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 293
CrossesMine Lake Inlet
Location3.0 MI N JCT Rts 293+6
RouteState Highway 293
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.3494, -74.04713
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,436 (2021)
Projected traffic3,816 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 293 over Mine Lake Inlet built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 293 over Mine Lake Inlet 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 293 over Mine Lake Inlet carry?

About 3,436 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 293 over Mine Lake Inlet?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 293 over Mine Lake Inlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.