US Bridges

Beekman Road over Sylvan Lake Outlt

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 2.3 MI NE of Hopewell JCT · Structure no. 000000003343080

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,447
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beekman Road over Sylvan Lake Outlt is a steel culvert carrying Beekman Road over Sylvan Lake Outlt in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,447 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,451 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBeekman Road
CrossesSylvan Lake Outlt
Location2.3 MI NE of Hopewell JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.59579, -73.76274
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,447 (2015)
Projected traffic10,451 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$717,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beekman Road over Sylvan Lake Outlt built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beekman Road over Sylvan Lake Outlt 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 Beekman Road over Sylvan Lake Outlt carry?

About 8,447 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Beekman Road over Sylvan Lake Outlt?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Beekman Road over Sylvan Lake Outlt?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.