US Bridges

County Road 48 over Shawangunk Kill

Good

Orange County, New York · 2.7 MI NW Thompson Ridge · Structure no. 000000003344360

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
951
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 48 over Shawangunk Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 48 over Shawangunk Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 60 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 951 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,331 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 48
CrossesShawangunk Kill
Location2.7 MI NW Thompson Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.58638, -74.37797
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2021)
Projected traffic1,331 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 48 over Shawangunk Kill built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is County Road 48 over Shawangunk Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 48 over Shawangunk Kill carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 48 over Shawangunk Kill?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 48 over Shawangunk Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.