US Bridges

Parsonage Street over Landsman Kill

PoorPosted for load

Dutchess County, New York · At Rhinebeck · Structure no. 000000002343770

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,508
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parsonage Street over Landsman Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parsonage Street over Landsman Kill 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 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 2,508 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,511 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesParsonage Street
CrossesLandsman Kill
LocationAt Rhinebeck
Coordinates41.92525, -73.90535
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,508 (2021)
Projected traffic3,511 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parsonage Street over Landsman Kill built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parsonage Street over Landsman 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Parsonage Street over Landsman Kill carry?

About 2,508 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Parsonage Street over Landsman Kill?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Parsonage Street over Landsman Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.