US Bridges

Mount Hope Road over Shawangunk Kill

Good

Orange County, New York · 1.6 Miles SE of Otisville · Structure no. 000000003344920

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,111
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Hope Road over Shawangunk Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mount Hope Road over Shawangunk Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,111 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,849 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMount Hope Road
CrossesShawangunk Kill
Location1.6 Miles SE of Otisville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.45001, -74.52699
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,111 (2020)
Projected traffic3,849 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mount Hope Road over Shawangunk Kill built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Hope Road over Shawangunk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mount Hope Road over Shawangunk Kill carry?

About 3,111 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mount Hope Road over Shawangunk Kill?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Hope Road over Shawangunk Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.