US Bridges

County Road 19 over Little Dam Lake Outlet

Good

Orange County, New York · 2.0 MI SE of Mombasha Lk · Structure no. 000000003345040

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,934
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Little Dam Lake Outlet is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Road 19 over Little Dam Lake Outlet in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,934 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,108 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesLittle Dam Lake Outlet
Location2.0 MI SE of Mombasha Lk
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.25565, -74.18457
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,934 (2021)
Projected traffic4,108 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$582,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 19 over Little Dam Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 19 over Little Dam Lake Outlet 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 19 over Little Dam Lake Outlet carry?

About 2,934 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Little Dam Lake Outlet?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over Little Dam Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.