US Bridges

RTE 980W over Highland Brook

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.2 MI E JCT RTE 218+9W · Structure no. 000000001091260

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,656
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 980W over Highland Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 980W over Highland Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 2,656 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,286 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 980W
CrossesHighland Brook
Location1.2 MI E JCT RTE 218+9W
RouteCounty Highway 980W
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.37026, -73.96424
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,656 (2020)
Projected traffic3,286 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 980W over Highland Brook built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 980W over Highland Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 980W over Highland Brook carry?

About 2,656 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 980W over Highland Brook?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 980W over Highland Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.