US Bridges

RTE 199 over Lakes Kill

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 2.1 MI W JCT Rts 199+308 · Structure no. 000000001040030

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,635
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 199 over Lakes Kill is a concrete slab carrying RTE 199 over Lakes Kill in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 6 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 5,635 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,845 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 199
CrossesLakes Kill
Location2.1 MI W JCT Rts 199+308
RouteState Highway 199
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.99328, -73.84294
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,635 (2018)
Projected traffic6,845 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$721,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 199 over Lakes Kill built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 199 over Lakes Kill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 199 over Lakes Kill carry?

About 5,635 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 199 over Lakes Kill?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 199 over Lakes Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.