US Bridges

Clinton Hollow RD over Little Wappinger Crk

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 2.3 MI NW of Salt Point · Structure no. 000000003342840

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
807
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinton Hollow RD over Little Wappinger Crk is a steel culvert carrying Clinton Hollow RD over Little Wappinger Crk in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 87 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 807 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesClinton Hollow RD
CrossesLittle Wappinger Crk
Location2.3 MI NW of Salt Point
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.83521, -73.81686
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic807 (2021)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$951,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clinton Hollow RD over Little Wappinger Crk built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Clinton Hollow RD over Little Wappinger Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does Clinton Hollow RD over Little Wappinger Crk carry?

About 807 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Clinton Hollow RD over Little Wappinger Crk?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns Clinton Hollow RD over Little Wappinger Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.