US Bridges

County Road 51 over Roeliff Jansen Kl

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 0.3 MI S of Jackson Cors · Structure no. 000000003343330

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 51 over Roeliff Jansen Kl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 51 over Roeliff Jansen Kl in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 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 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Road 51
CrossesRoeliff Jansen Kl
Location0.3 MI S of Jackson Cors
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.01187, -73.74337
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 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 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 51 over Roeliff Jansen Kl built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 51 over Roeliff Jansen Kl 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 51 over Roeliff Jansen Kl carry?

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

How long is County Road 51 over Roeliff Jansen Kl?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 51 over Roeliff Jansen Kl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.