US Bridges

County Road 21 over Burton Brook

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1.2 W of Wingdale · Structure no. 000000003343030

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,246
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 21 over Burton Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 21 over Burton Brook in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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 2,246 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,343 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 21
CrossesBurton Brook
Location1.2 W of Wingdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.64403, -73.59153
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,246 (2021)
Projected traffic2,343 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$606,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 21 over Burton Brook built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 21 over Burton Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 21 over Burton Brook carry?

About 2,246 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 21 over Burton Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns County Road 21 over Burton Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.