West Main Street over Pawling Creek
PoorDutchess County, New York · .5 Mile NW of Pawling · Structure no. 000000002223040
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,730
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Main Street over Pawling Creek is a concrete slab carrying West Main Street over Pawling Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,730 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Main Street over Pawling Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Main Street over Pawling Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does West Main Street over Pawling Creek carry?
About 1,730 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is West Main Street over Pawling Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns West Main Street over Pawling Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.