US Bridges

White Schoolhouse over Landsman Kill

PoorClosed to traffic

Dutchess County, New York · 0.8 MI S of Eighmyville · Structure no. 000000002262820

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
284
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Schoolhouse over Landsman Kill is a steel culvert carrying White Schoolhouse over Landsman Kill in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 284 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWhite Schoolhouse
CrossesLandsman Kill
Location0.8 MI S of Eighmyville
Coordinates41.93301, -73.85462
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2018)
Projected traffic398 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$203,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Schoolhouse over Landsman Kill built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Schoolhouse over Landsman Kill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does White Schoolhouse over Landsman Kill carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is White Schoolhouse over Landsman Kill?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns White Schoolhouse over Landsman Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.