US Bridges

Emans Road over Jackson Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1.3 Mi.Ne of Arthursburg · Structure no. 000000002343300

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,068
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emans Road over Jackson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Emans Road over Jackson Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 1,068 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,495 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEmans Road
CrossesJackson Creek
Location1.3 Mi.Ne of Arthursburg
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.64642, -73.76613
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,068 (2019)
Projected traffic1,495 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$316,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emans Road over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emans Road over Jackson 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Emans Road over Jackson Creek carry?

About 1,068 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Emans Road over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Emans Road over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.