US Bridges

Carboy Road over Shawangunk Kill

Good

Orange County, New York · 1.5 Miles West of Howells · Structure no. 000000003344970

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carboy Road over Shawangunk Kill is a concrete frame carrying Carboy Road over Shawangunk Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCarboy Road
CrossesShawangunk Kill
Location1.5 Miles West of Howells
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.47996, -74.49564
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2021)
Projected traffic393 by 2041
Trucks1%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carboy Road over Shawangunk Kill built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carboy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Carboy Road over Shawangunk Kill carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carboy Road over Shawangunk Kill?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Carboy Road over Shawangunk Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.