US Bridges

New Vernon Road over Shawangunk Kill

Good

Orange County, New York · 1.5 Miles NW of Howells · Structure no. 000000003344930

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,253
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Vernon Road over Shawangunk Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Vernon Road over Shawangunk Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,253 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Vernon Road
CrossesShawangunk Kill
Location1.5 Miles NW of Howells
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.49612, -74.48293
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,253 (2020)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Vernon Road over Shawangunk Kill built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Vernon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does New Vernon Road over Shawangunk Kill carry?

About 1,253 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is New Vernon 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 38 ft wide.

Who owns New Vernon Road over Shawangunk Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.