US Bridges

RTE 42 over Shingle Kill

Fair

Orange County, New York · .7 MI N JCT SH 42 & SH 97 · Structure no. 000000001024960

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,875
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 42 over Shingle Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 42 over Shingle Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,875 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,492 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 42
CrossesShingle Kill
Location.7 MI N JCT SH 42 & SH 97
RouteState Highway 42
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.41209, -74.72963
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,875 (2016)
Projected traffic3,492 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 42 over Shingle Kill built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 42 over Shingle Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 42 over Shingle Kill carry?

About 2,875 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 42 over Shingle Kill?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 42 over Shingle Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.