US Bridges

County Road 19 over Little Wappinger Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 4 Miles SE of Eighmyville · Structure no. 000000003342770

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Little Wappinger Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 19 over Little Wappinger Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,233 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesLittle Wappinger Creek
Location4 Miles SE of Eighmyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.90719, -73.79673
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2021)
Projected traffic3,233 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$448,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 19 over Little Wappinger Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 19 over Little Wappinger 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 19 over Little Wappinger Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Little Wappinger Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns County Road 19 over Little Wappinger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.