US Bridges

New Vernon Road over Little Shawangunk Kill

Good

Orange County, New York · 0.8MI SE JCT Ledge Rd+nv · Structure no. 000000003371220

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,498
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Vernon Road over Little Shawangunk Kill is a concrete culvert carrying New Vernon Road over Little Shawangunk Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,498 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,853 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Vernon Road
CrossesLittle Shawangunk Kill
Location0.8MI SE JCT Ledge Rd+nv
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.48226, -74.47014
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,498 (2021)
Projected traffic1,853 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$391,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Vernon Road over Little Shawangunk Kill built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Vernon 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 New Vernon Road over Little Shawangunk Kill carry?

About 1,498 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is New Vernon Road over Little Shawangunk Kill?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns New Vernon Road over Little Shawangunk Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.