US Bridges

Highland Avenue over Tin Brook

FairPosted for load

Orange County, New York · At Walden · Structure no. 000000002262100

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
566
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Avenue over Tin Brook is a concrete slab carrying Highland Avenue over Tin Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 80 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 566 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland Avenue
CrossesTin Brook
LocationAt Walden
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.56112, -74.18419
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic566 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$757,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Avenue over Tin Brook built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Highland Avenue over Tin Brook 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Avenue over Tin Brook carry?

About 566 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Highland Avenue over Tin Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Avenue over Tin Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.