US Bridges

Bowen Road over Drew Lake Outlet

Good

Putnam County, New York · 2.6 MI N of Lake Carmel · Structure no. 000000002223820

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowen Road over Drew Lake Outlet is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bowen Road over Drew Lake Outlet in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBowen Road
CrossesDrew Lake Outlet
Location2.6 MI N of Lake Carmel
Coordinates41.4978, -73.66724
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2016)
Projected traffic164 by 2036
Trucks5%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$474,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowen Road over Drew Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowen Road over Drew Lake Outlet 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bowen Road over Drew Lake Outlet carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bowen Road over Drew Lake Outlet?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Bowen Road over Drew Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.