US Bridges

Ulsterville Road over Shawangunk Kill

Good

Orange County, New York · 1.0 MI W JCT Rts 52 & 302 · Structure no. 000000003344370

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
902
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ulsterville Road over Shawangunk Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying Ulsterville Road over Shawangunk Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 104 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 902 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUlsterville Road
CrossesShawangunk Kill
Location1.0 MI W JCT Rts 52 & 302
Coordinates41.60207, -74.3265
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic902 (2020)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2040
Trucks4%
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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ulsterville Road over Shawangunk Kill built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Ulsterville Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ulsterville Road over Shawangunk Kill carry?

About 902 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ulsterville Road over Shawangunk Kill?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ulsterville Road over Shawangunk Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.