US Bridges

County Road 50 over Roeliff Jansen Kill

FairPosted for load

Dutchess County, New York · 1.2 MI SE Tsp Exit 72 · Structure no. 000000003343490

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
880
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 50 over Roeliff Jansen Kill is a concrete frame carrying County Road 50 over Roeliff Jansen Kill in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 880 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 50
CrossesRoeliff Jansen Kill
Location1.2 MI SE Tsp Exit 72
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.00558, -73.71661
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2021)
Projected traffic1,232 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 50 over Roeliff Jansen Kill built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 50 over Roeliff Jansen Kill 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 50 over Roeliff Jansen Kill carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 50 over Roeliff Jansen Kill?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 50 over Roeliff Jansen Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.