US Bridges

County Road 41 over Saddle Brook

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 1.8 MI SW of Salt Point T · Structure no. 000000003343550

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,314
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 41 over Saddle Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 41 over Saddle Brook in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,314 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCounty Road 41
CrossesSaddle Brook
Location1.8 MI SW of Salt Point T
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.7961, -73.82562
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,314 (2021)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$740,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 41 over Saddle Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 41 over Saddle Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 41 over Saddle Brook carry?

About 1,314 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 41 over Saddle Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 41 over Saddle Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.