US Bridges

Kohler Road over Shawangunk Kill

Fair

Orange County, New York · 3.6 Miles SW of Otisville · Structure no. 000000003344980

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
365
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kohler Road over Shawangunk Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kohler Road over Shawangunk Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKohler Road
CrossesShawangunk Kill
Location3.6 Miles SW of Otisville
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.42202, -74.56081
Functional classUrban 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2020)
Projected traffic451 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kohler Road over Shawangunk Kill built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kohler Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Kohler Road over Shawangunk Kill carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kohler Road over Shawangunk Kill?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Kohler Road over Shawangunk Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.