US Bridges

Pine Grove Road over Little Shawangunk Kill

Fair

Orange County, New York · 3.9 MI SW Bloomingburgh · Structure no. 000000003344990

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
837
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Grove Road over Little Shawangunk Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Grove Road over Little Shawangunk Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 837 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,172 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPine Grove Road
CrossesLittle Shawangunk Kill
Location3.9 MI SW Bloomingburgh
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.50096, -74.45938
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic837 (2021)
Projected traffic1,172 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Grove Road over Little Shawangunk Kill built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Grove Road over Little 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 Pine Grove Road over Little Shawangunk Kill carry?

About 837 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pine Grove Road over Little Shawangunk Kill?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Grove Road over Little Shawangunk Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.