US Bridges

RTE 94 over Black Meadow Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · .3 MI SE JCT SH 17 & SH94 · Structure no. 000000001077600

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,224
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 94 over Black Meadow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 94 over Black Meadow Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7,224 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,775 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 94
CrossesBlack Meadow Creek
Location.3 MI SE JCT SH 17 & SH94
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates41.35445, -74.29043
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,224 (2017)
Projected traffic8,775 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 94 over Black Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 94 over Black Meadow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 94 over Black Meadow Creek carry?

About 7,224 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 94 over Black Meadow Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 94 over Black Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.