US Bridges

County Road 19 over Trickle Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 4.4 MI NW of Mc Intyre · Structure no. 000000003342890

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,320
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Trickle Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 19 over Trickle Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,848 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesTrickle Creek
Location4.4 MI NW of Mc Intyre
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.90479, -73.78164
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2019)
Projected traffic1,848 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 19 over Trickle Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 19 over Trickle 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 19 over Trickle Creek carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Trickle Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over Trickle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.