US Bridges

Dogtail Corners RD over Tenmile River

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · .9 Mile East of Webatuck · Structure no. 000000003342980

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,376
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dogtail Corners RD over Tenmile River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dogtail Corners RD over Tenmile River in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 2,376 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,326 by 2039. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDogtail Corners RD
CrossesTenmile River
Location.9 Mile East of Webatuck
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.65397, -73.53838
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,376 (2019)
Projected traffic3,326 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dogtail Corners RD over Tenmile River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dogtail Corners RD over Tenmile River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Dogtail Corners RD over Tenmile River carry?

About 2,376 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dogtail Corners RD over Tenmile River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dogtail Corners RD over Tenmile River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.