Bridge conditions in Orange County, New York
473 inventoried bridges · 75 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
About one in 6 bridges in Orange County is rated in poor condition: 75 of 473 on the federal inventory, one of the higher shares in New York.
- 75 of the 473 bridges in Orange County, New York, are rated in poor condition (15.9%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 115 bridges (24.3%) are rated good and 283 (59.8%) fair.
- The median Orange County bridge was built in 1968.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Rte I87 over Rte 32 (built 1954), carrying about 43,981 vehicles a day.
Good 24.3% · Fair 59.8% · Poor 15.9% of 473 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rte 87 over East Village Road | 2012 | 77,626 | Good |
| Rte I87 over Otter Creek | 1953 | 77,626 | Fair |
| Rte 6 over Forrest Rd Lake Outlet | 1956 | 65,508 | Fair |
| Rte I84 over Quassaic Creek | 1963 | 64,329 | Fair |
| Rte I84 over Rte 9W | 1962 | 64,150 | Fair |
| Rte 17 over 211 211 8301 3015 Rte 2 | 1969 | 63,905 | Good |
| Rte 17 over MNRR PJ Line/NSRR | 1949 | 63,905 | Fair |
| Rte 17 over 84I 84i83011192 Rte I84 | 1968 | 63,905 | Good |
| Rte 17 over Wallkill Winning Way | 2009 | 63,905 | Good |
| Rte 6 over Seely Brook | 1956 | 58,009 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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