US Bridges

Greycourt RD over Heritage Trail

Good

Orange County, New York · West of Chester Town Line · Structure no. 000000002223100

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
694
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greycourt RD over Heritage Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greycourt RD over Heritage Trail in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 45 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 694 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 972 by 2041. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGreycourt RD
CrossesHeritage Trail
LocationWest of Chester Town Line
Coordinates41.35902, -74.23976
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (80 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic694 (2021)
Projected traffic972 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Greycourt RD over Heritage Trail built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Greycourt RD over Heritage Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Greycourt RD over Heritage Trail carry?

About 694 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Greycourt RD over Heritage Trail?

The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Greycourt RD over Heritage Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.