US Bridges

Galley Hill Road over Basher Kill

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1 MI S JCT US 209 & SH211 · Structure no. 000000003344490

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
197
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galley Hill Road over Basher Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Galley Hill Road over Basher Kill 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 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 197 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGalley Hill Road
CrossesBasher Kill
Location1 MI S JCT US 209 & SH211
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.45395, -74.58924
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2021)
Projected traffic276 by 2041
Trucks10%
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

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$960,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Galley Hill Road over Basher Kill built?

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

What condition is Galley Hill Road over Basher Kill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Galley Hill Road over Basher Kill carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Galley Hill Road over Basher Kill?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Galley Hill Road over Basher Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.