County Road 81 over Wassaic Creek
GoodDutchess County, New York · 0.90 MI SW of S Amenia · Structure no. 000000003342680
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 946
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 81 over Wassaic Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 81 over Wassaic Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 946 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,324 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 81 over Wassaic Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 81 over Wassaic Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 81 over Wassaic Creek carry?
About 946 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Road 81 over Wassaic Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 81 over Wassaic Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.