US Bridges

County Road 56 over Roeliff Jansen Kill

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.3 MI W of Jackson Cors · Structure no. 000000003343310

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
389
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 56 over Roeliff Jansen Kill is a concrete frame carrying County Road 56 over Roeliff Jansen Kill in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 389 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 56
CrossesRoeliff Jansen Kill
Location0.3 MI W of Jackson Cors
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.01744, -73.7498
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic389 (2020)
Projected traffic545 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 56 over Roeliff Jansen Kill built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 56 over Roeliff Jansen Kill 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 56 over Roeliff Jansen Kill carry?

About 389 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 56 over Roeliff Jansen Kill?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 56 over Roeliff Jansen Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.