US Bridges

Locust Street over Moodna Creek

Good

Orange County, New York · Village of Washingtonvill · Structure no. 000000002223580

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
817
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Street over Moodna Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Locust Street over Moodna Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 817 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,144 by 2038. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocust Street
CrossesMoodna Creek
LocationVillage of Washingtonvill
Coordinates41.42408, -74.15174
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic817 (2018)
Projected traffic1,144 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust Street over Moodna Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Street over Moodna Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Locust Street over Moodna Creek carry?

About 817 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Locust Street over Moodna Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Street over Moodna Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.