US Bridges

Hearts Content Roa over Shingle Kill

Good

Greene County, New York · 0.4 MI S Roundtop Hamlet · Structure no. 000000003369740

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
742
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hearts Content Roa over Shingle Kill is a concrete frame carrying Hearts Content Roa over Shingle Kill in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 742 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHearts Content Roa
CrossesShingle Kill
Location0.4 MI S Roundtop Hamlet
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.26306, -74.02456
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic742 (2021)
Projected traffic774 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$572,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hearts Content Roa over Shingle Kill built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hearts Content Roa 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hearts Content Roa over Shingle Kill carry?

About 742 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hearts Content Roa over Shingle Kill?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hearts Content Roa over Shingle Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.