US Bridges

County Road 18 over Shawangunk Kill

Good

Ulster County, New York · 0.4 MI SE of Bruynswick · Structure no. 000000003347510

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 18 over Shawangunk Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 18 over Shawangunk Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 65 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 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2039. The structure is 191 ft (58.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 18
CrossesShawangunk Kill
Location0.4 MI SE of Bruynswick
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.65621, -74.21977
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2019)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 18 over Shawangunk Kill built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is County Road 18 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 18 over Shawangunk Kill carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 18 over Shawangunk Kill?

The structure is 191 ft (58.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 18 over Shawangunk Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.