US Bridges

County Road 103 over Saw Kill

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1.5 MI NE of Barrytown · Structure no. 000000003343710

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,472
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 103 over Saw Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 103 over Saw Kill in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,472 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,061 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 103
CrossesSaw Kill
Location1.5 MI NE of Barrytown
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.01201, -73.9087
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,472 (2019)
Projected traffic2,061 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 103 over Saw Kill built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 103 over Saw Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 103 over Saw Kill carry?

About 1,472 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 103 over Saw Kill?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 103 over Saw Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.