US Bridges

Reed Avenue over Mnrr Hudson Line

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · In New Hamburg · Structure no. 000000002262890

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2020 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Reed Avenue over Mnrr Hudson Line is a concrete arch - deck carrying Reed Avenue over Mnrr Hudson Line in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1930, 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 5 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesReed Avenue
CrossesMnrr Hudson Line
LocationIn New Hamburg
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.59025, -73.9477
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2020)
Projected traffic476 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Reed Avenue over Mnrr Hudson Line built?

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

What condition is Reed Avenue over Mnrr Hudson Line 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Reed Avenue over Mnrr Hudson Line carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reed Avenue over Mnrr Hudson Line?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Reed Avenue over Mnrr Hudson Line?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.