US Bridges

Collabar Road over Dwaar Kill

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.3 MI SE Thompson Ridge · Structure no. 000000003344400

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,363
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collabar Road over Dwaar Kill is a concrete culvert carrying Collabar Road over Dwaar Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5 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 1,363 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,908 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCollabar Road
CrossesDwaar Kill
Location1.3 MI SE Thompson Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.56179, -74.30903
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,363 (2021)
Projected traffic1,908 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$689,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Collabar Road over Dwaar Kill built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collabar Road over Dwaar 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Collabar Road over Dwaar Kill carry?

About 1,363 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Collabar Road over Dwaar Kill?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Collabar Road over Dwaar Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.