US Bridges

South Maple Avenue over Mill Brook

Good

Orange County, New York · 0.6 MI S of Port Jervis · Structure no. 000000003344470

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,682
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Maple Avenue over Mill Brook is a concrete frame carrying South Maple Avenue over Mill Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,682 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,043 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSouth Maple Avenue
CrossesMill Brook
Location0.6 MI S of Port Jervis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.35938, -74.68567
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,682 (2021)
Projected traffic2,043 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Maple Avenue over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Maple Avenue over Mill Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does South Maple Avenue over Mill Brook carry?

About 1,682 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is South Maple Avenue over Mill Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns South Maple Avenue over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.