US Bridges

Otterkill Road over Moodna Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · 3.3 MI E Washingtonville · Structure no. 000000003344310

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,268
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otterkill Road over Moodna Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Otterkill Road over Moodna Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 1,268 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,775 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesOtterkill Road
CrossesMoodna Creek
Location3.3 MI E Washingtonville
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.42597, -74.08749
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,268 (2021)
Projected traffic1,775 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Otterkill Road over Moodna Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otterkill Road over Moodna Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Otterkill Road over Moodna Creek carry?

About 1,268 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Otterkill Road over Moodna Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Otterkill Road over Moodna Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.