US Bridges

Albany Post Road over Shawangunk Kill

Good

Ulster County, New York · In TUTTLETOWN-US44 & CR79 · Structure no. 000000003346640

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,544
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albany Post Road over Shawangunk Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Albany Post Road over Shawangunk Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,544 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,562 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbany Post Road
CrossesShawangunk Kill
LocationIn TUTTLETOWN-US44 & CR79
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.68771, -74.17406
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,544 (2020)
Projected traffic3,562 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Albany Post Road over Shawangunk Kill built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albany Post Road over 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 Albany Post Road over Shawangunk Kill carry?

About 2,544 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Albany Post Road over Shawangunk Kill?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Albany Post Road over Shawangunk Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.