US Bridges

Stringham Road over Sprout Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.75MI SW of Int 55 & Tsp · Structure no. 000000003343240

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,457
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stringham Road over Sprout Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stringham Road over Sprout Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 2,457 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,440 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesStringham Road
CrossesSprout Creek
Location0.75MI SW of Int 55 & Tsp
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.66066, -73.79684
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,457 (2020)
Projected traffic3,440 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stringham Road over Sprout Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stringham Road over Sprout 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 Stringham Road over Sprout Creek carry?

About 2,457 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stringham Road over Sprout Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Stringham Road over Sprout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.