US Bridges

Miller Road over Landsman Kill

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.2 MI NE Rts 9<308 · Structure no. 000000003343760

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Road over Landsman Kill is a masonry arch - deck carrying Miller Road over Landsman Kill in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMiller Road
CrossesLandsman Kill
Location0.2 MI NE Rts 9<308
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.93898, -73.87914
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2018)
Projected traffic197 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$735,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Road over Landsman Kill built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller Road over Landsman 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Miller Road over Landsman Kill carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Miller Road over Landsman Kill?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Road over Landsman Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.