US Bridges

Chestnut Ridge RD over CSX Trans/W Shore

Poor

Monroe County, New York · 1.4 MI NE JCT SH259&SH33A · Structure no. 000000003359980

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,370
2021 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Chestnut Ridge RD over CSX Trans/W Shore is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut Ridge RD over CSX Trans/W Shore in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,918 by 2041. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesChestnut Ridge RD
CrossesCSX Trans/W Shore
Location1.4 MI NE JCT SH259&SH33A
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.10122, -77.77349
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2021)
Projected traffic1,918 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut Ridge RD over CSX Trans/W Shore built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Ridge RD over CSX Trans/W Shore 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Chestnut Ridge RD over CSX Trans/W Shore carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Ridge RD over CSX Trans/W Shore?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Ridge RD over CSX Trans/W Shore?

It is owned by the Railroad.