US Bridges

Logtown Road over Rutgers Creek

PoorPosted for load

Orange County, New York · 2.5 MI SE I-84 Exit 4 · Structure no. 000000003344660

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
201
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Logtown Road over Rutgers Creek is a concrete slab carrying Logtown Road over Rutgers Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 201 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLogtown Road
CrossesRutgers Creek
Location2.5 MI SE I-84 Exit 4
Coordinates41.33754, -74.60162
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2021)
Projected traffic281 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$446,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Logtown Road over Rutgers Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Logtown Road over Rutgers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Logtown Road over Rutgers Creek carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Logtown Road over Rutgers Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Logtown Road over Rutgers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.