US Bridges

County Road 21 over Jackson Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1.4 MI NW of Arthursburg · Structure no. 000000003343280

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,199
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 21 over Jackson Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 21 over Jackson Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 9,199 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,381 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 21
CrossesJackson Creek
Location1.4 MI NW of Arthursburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.64252, -73.79187
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,199 (2021)
Projected traffic11,381 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 21 over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 21 over Jackson 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 21 over Jackson Creek carry?

About 9,199 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 21 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 21 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.