US Bridges

Crawford Street over Shawangunk Kill

FairPosted for load

Orange County, New York · 2.2 MI NW Thompson Ridge · Structure no. 000000003360170

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
446
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford Street over Shawangunk Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying Crawford Street over Shawangunk Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 446 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCrawford Street
CrossesShawangunk Kill
Location2.2 MI NW Thompson Ridge
Coordinates41.59862, -74.34935
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic446 (2021)
Projected traffic624 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crawford Street over Shawangunk Kill built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Crawford Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Crawford Street over Shawangunk Kill carry?

About 446 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Crawford Street over Shawangunk Kill?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Crawford Street over Shawangunk Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.