US Bridges

County Road 24 over Shingle Kill

Good

Greene County, New York · 1 MI SW Hamlet Cairo · Structure no. 000000003303230

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,246
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Shingle Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 24 over Shingle Kill in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,246 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,343 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesShingle Kill
Location1 MI SW Hamlet Cairo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.28433, -74.00732
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,246 (2021)
Projected traffic2,343 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 24 over Shingle Kill built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 24 over Shingle Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 24 over Shingle Kill carry?

About 2,246 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Shingle Kill?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Shingle Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.