Scism Road over White Clay Kill
PoorPosted for loadDutchess County, New York · 0.9 MI N of Uppr Red Hook · Structure no. 000000002343700
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 78
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scism Road over White Clay Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scism Road over White Clay Kill in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scism Road over White Clay Kill built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Scism Road over White Clay Kill 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 Scism Road over White Clay Kill carry?
About 78 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Scism Road over White Clay Kill?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Scism Road over White Clay Kill?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.