US Bridges

Range Road 21 over Mineral Springs

Poor

Orange County, New York · Range 21 · Structure no. DAPUSMWPT000037

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Range Road 21 over Mineral Springs is a concrete arch - deck carrying Range Road 21 over Mineral Springs in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRange Road 21
CrossesMineral Springs
LocationRange 21
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.38079, -74.06717
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (2.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks10%
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$34,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range Road 21 over Mineral Springs built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range Road 21 over Mineral Springs 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 Road 21 over Mineral Springs carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Range Road 21 over Mineral Springs?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Range Road 21 over Mineral Springs?

It is owned by the Army.