US Bridges

Limekiln Road over Catlin Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · .7 Mile NE of Johnson · Structure no. 000000003345380

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,811
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Limekiln Road over Catlin Creek is a concrete frame carrying Limekiln Road over Catlin Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 89 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 5 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 1,811 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,535 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLimekiln Road
CrossesCatlin Creek
Location.7 Mile NE of Johnson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.37032, -74.49258
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,811 (2021)
Projected traffic2,535 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Limekiln Road over Catlin Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Limekiln Road over Catlin 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Limekiln Road over Catlin Creek carry?

About 1,811 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Limekiln Road over Catlin Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Limekiln Road over Catlin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.