RTE 216 over Frog Hollow Brook
PoorDutchess County, New York · 3.0 MI S JCT Rts 216+55 · Structure no. 000000001041330
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,014
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 216 over Frog Hollow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 216 over Frog Hollow Brook in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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.
It carries about 5,014 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,203 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 RTE 216 over Frog Hollow Brook built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 216 over Frog Hollow Brook 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 216 over Frog Hollow Brook carry?
About 5,014 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 216 over Frog Hollow Brook?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 216 over Frog Hollow Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.