US Bridges

County Road 83 over Wassaic Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · In Smithfield · Structure no. 000000001091580

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
419
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 83 over Wassaic Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 83 over Wassaic Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 419 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 587 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 83
CrossesWassaic Creek
LocationIn Smithfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.88381, -73.59448
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2021)
Projected traffic587 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$307,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 83 over Wassaic Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 83 over Wassaic 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 April 2023.

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

About 419 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 83 over Wassaic Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 83 over Wassaic Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.