US Bridges

Laurel Street over Mnrr Hu Line

Poor

Dutchess County, New York · 0.15MI S JCTUS9+US44+NY52 · Structure no. 000000002262540

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
822
2020 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Laurel Street over Mnrr Hu Line is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel Street over Mnrr Hu Line in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 92 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 822 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,151 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLaurel Street
CrossesMnrr Hu Line
Location0.15MI S JCTUS9+US44+NY52
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.70035, -73.93759
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic822 (2020)
Projected traffic1,151 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Street over Mnrr Hu Line built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Laurel Street over Mnrr Hu Line 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Laurel Street over Mnrr Hu Line carry?

About 822 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Street over Mnrr Hu Line?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Street over Mnrr Hu Line?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.