US Bridges

Range 11 Access R over Long Pond Brook

FairPosted for load

Orange County, New York · S of Range 11 · Structure no. DAPUSMWPT000031

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Range 11 Access R over Long Pond Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Range 11 Access R over Long Pond Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRange 11 Access R
CrossesLong Pond Brook
LocationS of Range 11
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.35609, -74.02973
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$15,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range 11 Access R over Long Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range 11 Access R over Long Pond Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Range 11 Access R over Long Pond Brook carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Range 11 Access R over Long Pond Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Range 11 Access R over Long Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Army.