US Bridges

County Road 3 over Webatuck Creek

FairPosted for load

Dutchess County, New York · In South Amenia · Structure no. 000000003342660

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,126
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3 over Webatuck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 3 over Webatuck Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,126 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,576 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 3
CrossesWebatuck Creek
LocationIn South Amenia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.79874, -73.53748
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,126 (2020)
Projected traffic1,576 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 3 over Webatuck Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3 over Webatuck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 3 over Webatuck Creek carry?

About 1,126 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3 over Webatuck Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3 over Webatuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.