US Bridges

Egbertson Road over Otter Kill

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.7 MI SW Campbell Hall · Structure no. 000000003344700

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,725
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Egbertson Road over Otter Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Egbertson Road over Otter Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,725 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,134 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEgbertson Road
CrossesOtter Kill
Location0.7 MI SW Campbell Hall
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.44796, -74.27187
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 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 width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,725 (2015)
Projected traffic2,134 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Egbertson Road over Otter Kill built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Egbertson Road over Otter 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Egbertson Road over Otter Kill carry?

About 1,725 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Egbertson Road over Otter Kill?

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 Egbertson Road over Otter Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.