US Bridges

Neversink Drive over Neversink River

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.8 MI S of Huguenot · Structure no. 000000003344540

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
415 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,975
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neversink Drive over Neversink River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Neversink Drive over Neversink River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 59 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 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 1,975 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,765 by 2041. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesNeversink Drive
CrossesNeversink River
Location0.8 MI S of Huguenot
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.4066, -74.63408
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,975 (2021)
Projected traffic2,765 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$8.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Neversink Drive over Neversink River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Neversink Drive over Neversink River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Neversink Drive over Neversink River carry?

About 1,975 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Neversink Drive over Neversink River?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Neversink Drive over Neversink River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.