US Bridges

Downey Road over Webatuck Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · W of Indian Lake Off CR61 · Structure no. 000000003343450

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Downey Road over Webatuck Creek is a concrete frame carrying Downey Road over Webatuck Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesDowney Road
CrossesWebatuck Creek
LocationW of Indian Lake Off CR61
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.92597, -73.51083
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic420 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$908,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Downey Road over Webatuck Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Downey Road over Webatuck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Downey Road over Webatuck Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Downey Road over Webatuck Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Downey Road over Webatuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.