Carter Road over Rutgers Creek
PoorPosted for loadOrange County, New York · 1.8 MI SE of Johnson · Structure no. 000000003344760
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 428
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carter Road over Rutgers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carter Road over Rutgers Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 3 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carter Road over Rutgers Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carter 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Carter Road over Rutgers Creek carry?
About 428 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Carter Road over Rutgers Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Carter Road over Rutgers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.