US Bridges

County Road 41 over Crum Elbow Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.8 MI E Rt 9 & 9G Conn · Structure no. 000000001050380

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,014
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 41 over Crum Elbow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 41 over Crum Elbow Creek in Dutchess 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 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 3,014 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,729 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 41
CrossesCrum Elbow Creek
Location0.8 MI E Rt 9 & 9G Conn
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.78668, -73.92333
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,014 (2021)
Projected traffic3,729 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 41 over Crum Elbow Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 41 over Crum Elbow Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 41 over Crum Elbow Creek carry?

About 3,014 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 41 over Crum Elbow Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 41 over Crum Elbow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.