US Bridges

RTE 97 over Shingle Kill

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.6 MI W JCT Rts 97+42 · Structure no. 000000001035330

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,306
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 97 over Shingle Kill is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 97 over Shingle Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 4,306 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,327 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 97
CrossesShingle Kill
Location0.6 MI W JCT Rts 97+42
RouteState Highway 97
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.40763, -74.73429
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,306 (2016)
Projected traffic5,327 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 97 over Shingle Kill built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 97 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 97 over Shingle Kill carry?

About 4,306 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 97 over Shingle Kill?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 97 over Shingle Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.