Port Orange Road over Basher Kill
FairOrange County, New York · 1.6 MI NW Otisville · Structure no. 000000003344500
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Port Orange Road over Basher Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Orange Road over Basher Kill 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 5 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Port Orange Road over Basher Kill built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Port Orange 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Port Orange Road over Basher Kill carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Port Orange Road over Basher Kill?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Port Orange Road over Basher Kill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.