US Bridges

Ridgebury Road over Rutgers Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.8 MI SE of Johnson · Structure no. 000000003344860

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
555
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgebury Road over Rutgers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridgebury Road over Rutgers Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 555 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgebury Road
CrossesRutgers Creek
Location0.8 MI SE of Johnson
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.36019, -74.49146
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 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 (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic555 (2021)
Projected traffic777 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgebury Road over Rutgers Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgebury Road over Rutgers Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ridgebury Road over Rutgers Creek carry?

About 555 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ridgebury Road over Rutgers Creek?

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 Ridgebury Road over Rutgers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.