US Bridges

Bloomingburg Road over Shawangunk Kill

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.3 MI E of Bloomingburgh · Structure no. 000000003345070

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,510
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloomingburg Road over Shawangunk Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bloomingburg Road over Shawangunk Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,510 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,786 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBloomingburg Road
CrossesShawangunk Kill
Location0.3 MI E of Bloomingburgh
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.55297, -74.43439
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,510 (2021)
Projected traffic6,786 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bloomingburg Road over Shawangunk Kill built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bloomingburg 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bloomingburg Road over Shawangunk Kill carry?

About 6,510 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bloomingburg Road over Shawangunk Kill?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Bloomingburg Road over Shawangunk Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.