Ridge Road over Middletown & Nj Railroad
PoorPosted for loadOrange County, New York · 3 Miles SW of Burnside · Structure no. 000000002223210
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge Road over Middletown & Nj Railroad is a steel truss - thru carrying Ridge Road over Middletown & Nj Railroad in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 118 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridge Road over Middletown & Nj Railroad built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Ridge Road over Middletown & Nj Railroad 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ridge Road over Middletown & Nj Railroad carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Ridge Road over Middletown & Nj Railroad?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Road over Middletown & Nj Railroad?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.