US Bridges

Guymard Turnpike over Neversink River

Poor

Orange County, New York · 3.9 MI SW Otisville · Structure no. 000000003364830

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guymard Turnpike over Neversink River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Guymard Turnpike over Neversink River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1975, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 363 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesGuymard Turnpike
CrossesNeversink River
Location3.9 MI SW Otisville
Coordinates41.44114, -74.60167
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2021)
Projected traffic508 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guymard Turnpike over Neversink River built?

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

What condition is Guymard Turnpike over Neversink River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Guymard Turnpike over Neversink River carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Guymard Turnpike over Neversink River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Guymard Turnpike over Neversink River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.