US Bridges

Lake Shore Drive over Lake Carmel Outlet

Fair

Putnam County, New York · At Lake Carmel · Structure no. 000000003345610

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,091
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore Drive over Lake Carmel Outlet is a wood or timber slab carrying Lake Shore Drive over Lake Carmel Outlet in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 100 years old, older 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 1,091 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,527 by 2037. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Shore Drive
CrossesLake Carmel Outlet
LocationAt Lake Carmel
CountyPutnam County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.45509, -73.66113
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,091 (2017)
Projected traffic1,527 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Shore Drive over Lake Carmel Outlet built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Lake Shore Drive over Lake Carmel Outlet 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Shore Drive over Lake Carmel Outlet carry?

About 1,091 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lake Shore Drive over Lake Carmel Outlet?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore Drive over Lake Carmel Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.