US Bridges

Ridge Road over Coopertown Brook

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 3.3 MI SW of Dover Plns · Structure no. 000000003342950

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
551
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Coopertown Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Road over Coopertown Brook in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 551 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 771 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Road
CrossesCoopertown Brook
Location3.3 MI SW of Dover Plns
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.69539, -73.60891
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic551 (2019)
Projected traffic771 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Road over Coopertown Brook built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road over Coopertown Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Coopertown Brook carry?

About 551 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Coopertown Brook?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Coopertown Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.