US Bridges

Brola Road over Little Shawangunk Kill

Good

Orange County, New York · 3.4 MI SW Bloomingburgh · Structure no. 000000003345080

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brola Road over Little Shawangunk Kill is a concrete frame carrying Brola Road over Little Shawangunk Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrola Road
CrossesLittle Shawangunk Kill
Location3.4 MI SW Bloomingburgh
Coordinates41.50922, -74.46737
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2040
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brola Road over Little Shawangunk Kill built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brola Road over Little 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Brola Road over Little Shawangunk Kill carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Brola Road over Little Shawangunk Kill?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Brola Road over Little Shawangunk Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.