US Bridges

Mill Lane over Unnamed Creek

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 1 MI E of Pleasant Valley · Structure no. 000000003343590

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Lane over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mill Lane over Unnamed Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2034. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMill Lane
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location1 MI E of Pleasant Valley
Coordinates41.74509, -73.80036
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2014)
Projected traffic385 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$861,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Lane over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Lane over Unnamed 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 Mill Lane over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mill Lane over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Lane over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.