US Bridges

County Road 21 over Swamp River

Good

Dutchess County, New York · At Wingdale · Structure no. 000000003343040

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,597
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 21 over Swamp River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 21 over Swamp River in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,597 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,709 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Road 21
CrossesSwamp River
LocationAt Wingdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.64691, -73.56851
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,597 (2020)
Projected traffic2,709 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 21 over Swamp River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 21 over Swamp River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 21 over Swamp River carry?

About 2,597 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 21 over Swamp River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 21 over Swamp River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.