US Bridges

County Road 51 over Tributary to Roeliff Jan

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 0.5 MI SW of Jackson Corn · Structure no. 000000003343320

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 51 over Tributary to Roeliff Jan is a concrete frame carrying County Road 51 over Tributary to Roeliff Jan in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 51
CrossesTributary to Roeliff Jan
Location0.5 MI SW of Jackson Corn
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.01005, -73.74578
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2020)
Projected traffic155 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$726,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 51 over Tributary to Roeliff Jan built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 51 over Tributary to Roeliff Jan in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 51 over Tributary to Roeliff Jan carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 51 over Tributary to Roeliff Jan?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 51 over Tributary to Roeliff Jan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.