US Bridges

Mills Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1.2 MI NW of Pleasnt Plns · Structure no. 000000002343140

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
587
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mills Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mills Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6 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 587 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMills Cross Road
CrossesCrum Elbow Creek
Location1.2 MI NW of Pleasnt Plns
Coordinates41.8571, -73.88534
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic587 (2020)
Projected traffic822 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$475,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mills Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mills Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mills Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek carry?

About 587 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mills Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mills Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.