US Bridges

Mill Street over CSX

Fair

Orange County, New York · At Newburgh · Structure no. 000000002223670

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,507
2017 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Mill Street over CSX is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Street over CSX in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 4,507 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,552 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesCSX
LocationAt Newburgh
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.49177, -74.02076
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,507 (2017)
Projected traffic4,552 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Street over CSX built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Street over CSX 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Street over CSX carry?

About 4,507 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over CSX?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over CSX?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.