US Bridges

County Road 70 over Shawangunk Kill

Fair

Orange County, New York · 4.1 MI SW of Otisville · Structure no. 000000003344630

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 70 over Shawangunk Kill is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 70 over Shawangunk Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 70
CrossesShawangunk Kill
Location4.1 MI SW of Otisville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.41682, -74.56815
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2021)
Projected traffic459 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$617,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 70 over Shawangunk Kill built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 70 over Shawangunk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 70 over Shawangunk Kill carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 70 over Shawangunk Kill?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 70 over Shawangunk Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.