PITCHER ROAD
Carrying PITCHER ROAD over CSXT RAILROAD
E OF EISENHOWER ROAD, Orange, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PITCHER ROAD
The PITCHER ROAD bridge in Orange, New York carries PITCHER ROAD over CSXT RAILROAD. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of other and spans 1 section, stretching 12.0 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 94.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PITCHER ROAD compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1940
- Material
- Other
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 12.0 m (39 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- NASA
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DAPUSMWPT000009
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
PITCHER ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare PITCHER ROAD against other structures in Orange and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PITCHER ROAD?
PITCHER ROAD in Orange, New York has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PITCHER ROAD inspected?
PITCHER ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PITCHER ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PITCHER ROAD?
PITCHER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 94.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PITCHER ROAD?
PITCHER ROAD is owned and maintained by NASA.
How old is PITCHER ROAD and does age affect safety?
PITCHER ROAD was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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