US Bridges

Pink Lane over Little Wappinger Creek

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 5.3 MI NW of Tsp & CR 19 · Structure no. 000000002270450

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pink Lane over Little Wappinger Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Pink Lane over Little Wappinger Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPink Lane
CrossesLittle Wappinger Creek
Location5.3 MI NW of Tsp & CR 19
Coordinates41.93199, -73.7891
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2021)
Projected traffic43 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$146,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pink Lane over Little Wappinger Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pink Lane over Little Wappinger Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Pink Lane over Little Wappinger Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Pink Lane over Little Wappinger Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Pink Lane over Little Wappinger Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.