US Bridges

South Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 2 MI E of Norrie ST Park · Structure no. 000000003343160

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,802
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 61 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 2,802 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,923 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Cross Road
CrossesCrum Elbow Creek
Location2 MI E of Norrie ST Park
Coordinates41.82718, -73.89785
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,802 (2021)
Projected traffic3,923 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is South 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does South Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek carry?

About 2,802 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is South Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns South Cross Road over Crum Elbow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.