US Bridges

County Road 7A over Shawangunk Kill

Good

Ulster County, New York · 1.8 MI NE of Bruynswick · Structure no. 000000003347450

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
291
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7A over Shawangunk Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 7A over Shawangunk Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 291 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2039. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7A
CrossesShawangunk Kill
Location1.8 MI NE of Bruynswick
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.68091, -74.21065
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2019)
Projected traffic407 by 2039
Trucks7%
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$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7A over Shawangunk Kill built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7A 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 7A over Shawangunk Kill carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7A over Shawangunk Kill?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7A over Shawangunk Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.