Spruce Road over Shawangunk Kill
PoorOrange County, New York · 1.5 MI NW of Howells · Structure no. 000000002262120
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spruce Road over Shawangunk Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spruce Road over Shawangunk Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 98 years old, older 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spruce Road over Shawangunk Kill built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Spruce Road over Shawangunk Kill 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 Spruce Road over Shawangunk Kill carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Spruce Road over Shawangunk Kill?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Spruce Road over Shawangunk Kill?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.