US Bridges

Ballard Road over Mnrr Pj Line

Fair

Orange County, New York · 4 Miles NW of Goshen · Structure no. 000000002223400

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,075
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballard Road over Mnrr Pj Line is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ballard Road over Mnrr Pj Line in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 7,075 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,753 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBallard Road
CrossesMnrr Pj Line
Location4 Miles NW of Goshen
Coordinates41.45871, -74.36216
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,075 (2017)
Projected traffic8,753 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ballard Road over Mnrr Pj Line built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ballard Road over Mnrr Pj Line 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 July 2024.

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

About 7,075 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ballard Road over Mnrr Pj Line?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ballard Road over Mnrr Pj Line?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.