US Bridges

Shore Road over Dock Hill Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · Cornwall Landing · Structure no. 000000002262060

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
402
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shore Road over Dock Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shore Road over Dock Hill Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 563 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesShore Road
CrossesDock Hill Creek
LocationCornwall Landing
Coordinates41.44399, -74.0005
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2021)
Projected traffic563 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$647,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shore Road over Dock Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shore Road over Dock Hill Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Shore Road over Dock Hill Creek carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Shore Road over Dock Hill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Shore Road over Dock Hill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.