US Bridges

East Main Street over Masonic Creek

Good

Orange County, New York · 2.0 MI E of Middletown · Structure no. 000000003345130

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,159
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Main Street over Masonic Creek is a concrete frame carrying East Main Street over Masonic Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 11,159 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,555 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesEast Main Street
CrossesMasonic Creek
Location2.0 MI E of Middletown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.44452, -74.38119
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,159 (2021)
Projected traffic13,555 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Main Street over Masonic Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Main Street over Masonic 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does East Main Street over Masonic Creek carry?

About 11,159 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Main Street over Masonic Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns East Main Street over Masonic Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.