US Bridges

Neversink Drive over Clarks Pond Outlet

Fair

Orange County, New York · 2.0 MI E Port Jervis · Structure no. 000000003344550

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,226
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neversink Drive over Clarks Pond Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Neversink Drive over Clarks Pond Outlet in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,226 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,116 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNeversink Drive
CrossesClarks Pond Outlet
Location2.0 MI E Port Jervis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.38386, -74.64656
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,226 (2021)
Projected traffic3,116 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Neversink Drive over Clarks Pond Outlet built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neversink Drive over Clarks Pond Outlet 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 Clarks Pond Outlet carry?

About 2,226 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Neversink Drive over Clarks Pond Outlet?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Neversink Drive over Clarks Pond Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.