Kitchen Road over Swamp River
FairDutchess County, New York · 2 MI W Village of Pawling · Structure no. 000000002268720
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 467
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kitchen Road over Swamp River is a wood or timber slab carrying Kitchen Road over Swamp River in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 75 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 467 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Kitchen Road over Swamp River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Kitchen Road over Swamp River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Kitchen Road over Swamp River carry?
About 467 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Kitchen Road over Swamp River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Kitchen Road over Swamp River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.