US Bridges

Shelving Rock RD over Shelving Rock Bk

Fair

Washington County, New York · 3.1 Miles from Hogtown RD · Structure no. 000000003367430

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelving Rock RD over Shelving Rock Bk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shelving Rock RD over Shelving Rock Bk in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesShelving Rock RD
CrossesShelving Rock Bk
Location3.1 Miles from Hogtown RD
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.55194, -73.59645
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2017)
Projected traffic39 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$289,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shelving Rock RD over Shelving Rock Bk built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shelving Rock RD over Shelving Rock Bk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Shelving Rock RD over Shelving Rock Bk carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shelving Rock RD over Shelving Rock Bk?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Shelving Rock RD over Shelving Rock Bk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.