US Bridges

Guymard Turnpike over Shawangunk Kill

Fair

Orange County, New York · 2.1 MI S of Otisville · Structure no. 000000003344960

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guymard Turnpike over Shawangunk Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Guymard Turnpike over Shawangunk Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGuymard Turnpike
CrossesShawangunk Kill
Location2.1 MI S of Otisville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.44128, -74.5299
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2021)
Projected traffic385 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guymard Turnpike over Shawangunk Kill built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guymard Turnpike 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Guymard Turnpike over Shawangunk Kill carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Guymard Turnpike over Shawangunk Kill?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Guymard Turnpike over Shawangunk Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.