US Bridges

Moores Hill Road over Silver Stream

FairPosted for load

Orange County, New York · 0.4 MI W JCT I87 & Rt 207 · Structure no. 000000002268250

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,531
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moores Hill Road over Silver Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Moores Hill Road over Silver Stream in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 2,531 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,543 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMoores Hill Road
CrossesSilver Stream
Location0.4 MI W JCT I87 & Rt 207
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.48573, -74.08223
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,531 (2018)
Projected traffic3,543 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$263,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moores Hill Road over Silver Stream built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moores Hill Road over Silver Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Moores Hill Road over Silver Stream carry?

About 2,531 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Moores Hill Road over Silver Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Moores Hill Road over Silver Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.