Nellie Hill Road over Wells Brook
PoorDutchess County, New York · 0.4 MI S of Dover Plains · Structure no. 000000002342910
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nellie Hill Road over Wells Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nellie Hill Road over Wells Brook in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 2 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nellie Hill Road over Wells Brook built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nellie Hill Road over Wells Brook 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 2024.
How much traffic does Nellie Hill Road over Wells Brook carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nellie Hill Road over Wells Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Nellie Hill Road over Wells Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.