US Bridges

Shoddy Hollow RD over Shawangunk Kill

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.6 MI W CR18 · Structure no. 000000003367520

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
837
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoddy Hollow RD over Shawangunk Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shoddy Hollow RD over Shawangunk Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 837 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,172 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShoddy Hollow RD
CrossesShawangunk Kill
Location0.6 MI W CR18
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.48659, -74.48926
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic837 (2021)
Projected traffic1,172 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shoddy Hollow RD over Shawangunk Kill built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shoddy Hollow RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Shoddy Hollow RD over Shawangunk Kill carry?

About 837 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Shoddy Hollow RD over Shawangunk Kill?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Shoddy Hollow RD over Shawangunk Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.