Carpenter Hill RD over Shekomeko Creek
PoorDutchess County, New York · 0.5 MI SW of Bethel · Structure no. 000000003343520
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 347
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carpenter Hill RD over Shekomeko Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carpenter Hill RD over Shekomeko Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.
It carries about 347 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carpenter Hill RD over Shekomeko Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carpenter Hill RD over Shekomeko 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Carpenter Hill RD over Shekomeko Creek carry?
About 347 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Carpenter Hill RD over Shekomeko Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Carpenter Hill RD over Shekomeko Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.