US Bridges

Maples Road over Mnrr Pj Line

Good

Orange County, New York · 3 Miles East of Howells · Structure no. 000000002223370

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,628
2018 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Maples Road over Mnrr Pj Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maples Road over Mnrr Pj Line in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,628 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,192 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMaples Road
CrossesMnrr Pj Line
Location3 Miles East of Howells
Coordinates41.47737, -74.40968
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,628 (2018)
Projected traffic3,192 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Maples Road over Mnrr Pj Line built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maples Road over Mnrr Pj Line 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Maples Road over Mnrr Pj Line carry?

About 2,628 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Maples Road over Mnrr Pj Line?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Maples Road over Mnrr Pj Line?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.