US Bridges

Front Street over Rt 209 Rt 209 Pedestria

Poor

Orange County, New York · Front St.Over Pike St. · Structure no. 000000002270620

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,505
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front Street over Rt 209 Rt 209 Pedestria is a concrete frame carrying Front Street over Rt 209 Rt 209 Pedestria 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,505 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,117 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFront Street
CrossesRt 209 Rt 209 Pedestria
LocationFront St.Over Pike St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.3746, -74.69397
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,505 (2016)
Projected traffic9,117 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Front Street over Rt 209 Rt 209 Pedestria built?

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

What condition is Front Street over Rt 209 Rt 209 Pedestria in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Front Street over Rt 209 Rt 209 Pedestria carry?

About 7,505 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Front Street over Rt 209 Rt 209 Pedestria?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Front Street over Rt 209 Rt 209 Pedestria?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.