Shunpike Road over Owl Kill
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, New York · 2.5 MI N Cent White Creek · Structure no. 000000003306680
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 307
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shunpike Road over Owl Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shunpike Road over Owl Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 307 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shunpike Road over Owl Kill built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shunpike Road over Owl Kill in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Shunpike Road over Owl Kill carry?
About 307 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Shunpike Road over Owl Kill?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Shunpike Road over Owl Kill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.