US Bridges

Fish Woods Road over Kobe Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1.3 MI SW JCT Jackson Crn · Structure no. 000000003343340

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Woods Road over Kobe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fish Woods Road over Kobe Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFish Woods Road
CrossesKobe Creek
Location1.3 MI SW JCT Jackson Crn
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.00064, -73.74124
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$613,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fish Woods Road over Kobe Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Woods Road over Kobe 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fish Woods Road over Kobe Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fish Woods Road over Kobe Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Woods Road over Kobe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.