US Bridges

Dorn Road over Fishkill Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.4 MI NW of Clove Valley · Structure no. 000000003342690

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
228
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorn Road over Fishkill Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dorn Road over Fishkill Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 228 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDorn Road
CrossesFishkill Creek
Location0.4 MI NW of Clove Valley
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.63707, -73.69456
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2019)
Projected traffic319 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dorn Road over Fishkill Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Dorn Road over Fishkill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Dorn Road over Fishkill Creek carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dorn Road over Fishkill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dorn Road over Fishkill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.