Ridge Road over Mill River
PoorPosted for loadDutchess County, New York · 3.1 MI SW of Dover Plains · Structure no. 000000002342940
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 114
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge Road over Mill River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Road over Mill River in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridge Road over Mill River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Ridge Road over Mill River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ridge Road over Mill River carry?
About 114 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ridge Road over Mill River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Road over Mill River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.