US Bridges

Dock Road over CSX Leased AMTRAK

FairPosted for load

Dutchess County, New York · 1.3MILES East from Rt 9W · Structure no. 000000002702050

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
442
2021 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Dock Road over CSX Leased AMTRAK is a wood or timber slab carrying Dock Road over CSX Leased AMTRAK in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 120 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 442 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 619 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDock Road
CrossesCSX Leased AMTRAK
Location1.3MILES East from Rt 9W
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.00124, -73.93069
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic442 (2021)
Projected traffic619 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$988,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dock Road over CSX Leased AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Dock Road over CSX Leased AMTRAK 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dock Road over CSX Leased AMTRAK carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dock Road over CSX Leased AMTRAK?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Dock Road over CSX Leased AMTRAK?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.