Dover Furnace Road over Mill River
PoorDutchess County, New York · 3.2 MI SW of Dover Plns · Structure no. 000000003342930
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 851
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dover Furnace Road over Mill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dover Furnace Road over Mill River in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 851 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,191 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Dover Furnace Road over Mill River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Dover Furnace Road over Mill River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Dover Furnace Road over Mill River carry?
About 851 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Dover Furnace Road over Mill River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Dover Furnace Road over Mill River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.