US Bridges

County Road 27 over Moodna Creek

Good

Orange County, New York · 1.8 MI E Washingtonville · Structure no. 000000003344140

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,152
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 27 over Moodna Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 27 over Moodna Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,152 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,137 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 27
CrossesMoodna Creek
Location1.8 MI E Washingtonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.43035, -74.11936
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,152 (2021)
Projected traffic5,137 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 27 over Moodna Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 27 over Moodna Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 27 over Moodna Creek carry?

About 4,152 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 27 over Moodna Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 27 over Moodna Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.