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RTE 115 over Great Spring Creek

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Dutchess County, New York · 2 MI SW JCT RT.115 & CR 1 · Structure no. 000000003343570

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,187
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 115 over Great Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 115 over Great Spring Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,187 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,281 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 115
CrossesGreat Spring Creek
Location2 MI SW JCT RT.115 & CR 1
RouteState Highway 115
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.78409, -73.81769
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,187 (2019)
Projected traffic2,281 by 2041
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$684,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 115 over Great Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 115 over Great Spring 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 115 over Great Spring Creek carry?

About 2,187 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 115 over Great Spring Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 115 over Great Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.