US Bridges

Peenpack Road over Shingle Kill

Good

Orange County, New York · 3.2 MI NE of Sparrow Bush · Structure no. 000000003344510

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
588
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peenpack Road over Shingle Kill is a concrete frame carrying Peenpack Road over Shingle 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 588 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 727 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPeenpack Road
CrossesShingle Kill
Location3.2 MI NE of Sparrow Bush
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.44752, -74.71023
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic588 (2021)
Projected traffic727 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peenpack Road over Shingle Kill built?

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

What condition is Peenpack Road over Shingle 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Peenpack Road over Shingle Kill carry?

About 588 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Peenpack Road over Shingle Kill?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Peenpack Road over Shingle Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.