US Bridges

North Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.1 MI NW JCT RT.9G & CR · Structure no. 000000003343150

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 56 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,564 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNorth Cross Road
CrossesCrum Elbow Creek
Location0.1 MI NW JCT RT.9G & CR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.84174, -73.90027
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,564 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is North Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek 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 North Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns North Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.