New Vernon Road over Metro North Railroad Por
PoorClosed to trafficOrange County, New York · .9 Mile NW of Howells · Structure no. 000000003344900
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,498
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Vernon Road over Metro North Railroad Por is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Vernon Road over Metro North Railroad Por in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 56 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,498 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,853 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Vernon Road over Metro North Railroad Por built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is New Vernon Road over Metro North Railroad Por 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does New Vernon Road over Metro North Railroad Por carry?
About 1,498 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is New Vernon Road over Metro North Railroad Por?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns New Vernon Road over Metro North Railroad Por?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.