US Bridges

Hardenburg Road over Shawangunk Kill

Fair

Orange County, New York · 07 MI N of Pine Bush · Structure no. 000000003344380

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,370
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardenburg Road over Shawangunk Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardenburg Road over Shawangunk Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,918 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHardenburg Road
CrossesShawangunk Kill
Location07 MI N of Pine Bush
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.61895, -74.29387
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2020)
Projected traffic1,918 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Hardenburg Road over Shawangunk Kill built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardenburg Road over Shawangunk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hardenburg Road over Shawangunk Kill carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hardenburg Road over Shawangunk Kill?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hardenburg Road over Shawangunk Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.