County Road 79 over Saw Kill
GoodDutchess County, New York · 0.5 MI NW of Red Hook · Structure no. 000000003343730
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,294
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 79 over Saw Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 79 over Saw Kill in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,294 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,838 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 79 over Saw Kill built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 79 over Saw Kill 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 79 over Saw Kill carry?
About 2,294 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road 79 over Saw Kill?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 79 over Saw Kill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.