US Bridges

Range 1 Access RD over Highland Brook

Poor

Orange County, New York · 100 Ft W of US RTE 9W · Structure no. DAPUSMWPT000012

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Range 1 Access RD over Highland Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Range 1 Access RD over Highland Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 49 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRange 1 Access RD
CrossesHighland Brook
Location100 Ft W of US RTE 9W
Coordinates41.37893, -73.98684
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$26,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range 1 Access RD over Highland Brook built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Range 1 Access RD over Highland Brook 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 Range 1 Access RD over Highland Brook carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Range 1 Access RD over Highland Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Range 1 Access RD over Highland Brook?

It is owned by the Army.