US Bridges

RTE 967 over Quassaic Creek

Poor

Orange County, New York · 0. MIEJCTRTS9W+94 Riv RD · Structure no. 000000001050400

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,671
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 967 over Quassaic Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 967 over Quassaic Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 11,671 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,177 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 967
CrossesQuassaic Creek
Location0. MIEJCTRTS9W+94 Riv RD
RouteState Highway 967
Coordinates41.48826, -74.00956
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,671 (2021)
Projected traffic14,177 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 967 over Quassaic Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 967 over Quassaic Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 967 over Quassaic Creek carry?

About 11,671 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 967 over Quassaic Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 967 over Quassaic Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.