US Bridges

Maltese Drive over Masonic Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.9 MI East of Middletown · Structure no. 000000003360180

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,978
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maltese Drive over Masonic Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Maltese Drive over Masonic Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 2,978 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,169 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMaltese Drive
CrossesMasonic Creek
Location1.9 MI East of Middletown
Coordinates41.45685, -74.38505
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,978 (2020)
Projected traffic4,169 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maltese Drive over Masonic Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maltese Drive over Masonic 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Maltese Drive over Masonic Creek carry?

About 2,978 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Maltese Drive over Masonic Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Maltese Drive over Masonic Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.