US Bridges

Willowvale Road over Shekomeko Creek

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 0.8 MI SE of Pine Plns · Structure no. 000000003343510

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willowvale Road over Shekomeko Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Willowvale Road over Shekomeko Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWillowvale Road
CrossesShekomeko Creek
Location0.8 MI SE of Pine Plns
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.96916, -73.63827
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2019)
Projected traffic130 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$792.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willowvale Road over Shekomeko Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willowvale Road over Shekomeko Creek 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 Willowvale Road over Shekomeko Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Willowvale Road over Shekomeko Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Willowvale Road over Shekomeko Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.