US Bridges

Forge Hill Road over Moodna Creek

Good

Orange County, New York · 1.1 MI W JCT SH32 & SH94 · Structure no. 000000003345020

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
368 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,163
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forge Hill Road over Moodna Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forge Hill Road over Moodna Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,163 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,150 by 2041. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesForge Hill Road
CrossesMoodna Creek
Location1.1 MI W JCT SH32 & SH94
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.45681, -74.03975
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,163 (2021)
Projected traffic5,150 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forge Hill Road over Moodna Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forge Hill Road over Moodna Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Forge Hill Road over Moodna Creek carry?

About 4,163 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Forge Hill Road over Moodna Creek?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Forge Hill Road over Moodna Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.