US Bridges

School Street over Highland Brook

Good

Orange County, New York · At Highland Falls · Structure no. 000000002262040

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

School Street over Highland Brook is a concrete frame carrying School Street over Highland Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSchool Street
CrossesHighland Brook
LocationAt Highland Falls
Coordinates41.3703, -73.97093
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2017)
Projected traffic304 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$987,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was School Street over Highland Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is School Street over Highland Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does School Street over Highland Brook carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is School Street over Highland Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns School Street over Highland Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.