Nelson Hill Road over Wassaic Creek
FairDutchess County, New York · 1.3 MI NW of S.Amenia · Structure no. 000000002262810
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 206
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nelson Hill Road over Wassaic Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nelson Hill Road over Wassaic Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 100 years old, older 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 206 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 16 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nelson Hill Road over Wassaic Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Nelson Hill Road 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Nelson Hill Road over Wassaic Creek carry?
About 206 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Nelson Hill Road over Wassaic Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Nelson Hill Road over Wassaic Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.