US Bridges

Wallkill Ave over Shawangunk Kill

Good

Orange County, New York · 1.9 MI NE of Pine Bush · Structure no. 000000003344390

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,395
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallkill Ave over Shawangunk Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying Wallkill Ave over Shawangunk Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 1,395 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,953 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWallkill Ave
CrossesShawangunk Kill
Location1.9 MI NE of Pine Bush
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.62815, -74.27234
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,395 (2021)
Projected traffic1,953 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wallkill Ave over Shawangunk Kill built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wallkill Ave 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wallkill Ave over Shawangunk Kill carry?

About 1,395 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wallkill Ave over Shawangunk Kill?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wallkill Ave over Shawangunk Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.