US Bridges

Layton Road over Hunns Lake Creek

Poor

Dutchess County, New York · 2.1 MI NE of Mcintyre · Structure no. 000000002262830

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
346
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Layton Road over Hunns Lake Creek is a steel culvert carrying Layton Road over Hunns Lake Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 346 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLayton Road
CrossesHunns Lake Creek
Location2.1 MI NE of Mcintyre
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.89176, -73.65671
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.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2019)
Projected traffic484 by 2039
Trucks6%
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$230,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Layton Road over Hunns Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Layton Road over Hunns Lake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Layton Road over Hunns Lake Creek carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Layton Road over Hunns Lake Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Layton Road over Hunns Lake Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.