US Bridges

County Road 83 over Shekomeko Creek

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 1.3 MI S JCT Rts 82A+82 · Structure no. 000000001032390

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
313
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 83 over Shekomeko Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 83 over Shekomeko Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 313 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 83
CrossesShekomeko Creek
Location1.3 MI S JCT Rts 82A+82
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.96103, -73.63758
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2021)
Projected traffic438 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 83 over Shekomeko Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 83 over Shekomeko Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 83 over Shekomeko Creek carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 83 over Shekomeko Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 83 over Shekomeko Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.