US Bridges

County Road 62 over Webatuck Creek

PoorPosted for load

Dutchess County, New York · At Mt. Rigaa · Structure no. 000000003343370

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
384
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 62 over Webatuck Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 62 over Webatuck Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 384 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 538 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 62
CrossesWebatuck Creek
LocationAt Mt. Rigaa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.99367, -73.51251
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2021)
Projected traffic538 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$328,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 62 over Webatuck Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 62 over Webatuck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 62 over Webatuck Creek carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 62 over Webatuck Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns County Road 62 over Webatuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.