US Bridges

Pitcher Road over CSXT Railroad

Poor

Orange County, New York · E of Eisenhower Road · Structure no. DAPUSMWPT000009

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Other
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Pitcher Road over CSXT Railroad is a other stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pitcher Road over CSXT Railroad in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPitcher Road
CrossesCSXT Railroad
LocationE of Eisenhower Road
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.39623, -73.95895
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating104.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$114,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pitcher Road over CSXT Railroad built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pitcher Road over CSXT Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pitcher Road over CSXT Railroad carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pitcher Road over CSXT Railroad?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pitcher Road over CSXT Railroad?

It is owned by the Army.