US Bridges

Old Cahoonzie Road over Shingle Kill

Fair

Orange County, New York · 2.2 MI NE of Sparrow Bush · Structure no. 000000003344520

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
258
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cahoonzie Road over Shingle Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Cahoonzie Road over Shingle Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Cahoonzie Road
CrossesShingle Kill
Location2.2 MI NE of Sparrow Bush
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.43326, -74.71503
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2021)
Projected traffic361 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Cahoonzie Road over Shingle Kill built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cahoonzie Road over Shingle 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Cahoonzie Road over Shingle Kill carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Cahoonzie Road over Shingle Kill?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cahoonzie Road over Shingle Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.