US Bridges

Aspinwall Road over Saw Kill

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1.8 MI NE of Barrytown · Structure no. 000000002262860

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aspinwall Road over Saw Kill is a wood or timber slab carrying Aspinwall Road over Saw Kill in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 95 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAspinwall Road
CrossesSaw Kill
Location1.8 MI NE of Barrytown
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.01362, -73.89539
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2019)
Projected traffic406 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$444,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aspinwall Road over Saw Kill built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Aspinwall Road over Saw Kill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Aspinwall Road over Saw Kill carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Aspinwall Road over Saw Kill?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Aspinwall Road over Saw Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.