Mill Road over Saw Kill
PoorPosted for loadDutchess County, New York · 1.0 MI N of Red Hook · Structure no. 000000003343720
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 915
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Road over Saw Kill is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Mill Road over Saw Kill in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 915 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,281 by 2034. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mill Road over Saw Kill built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill Road over Saw Kill 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Mill Road over Saw Kill carry?
About 915 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Mill Road over Saw Kill?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Road over Saw Kill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.