County Road 85 over Fallsburg Creek
FairDutchess County, New York · 2.1 MI N of Staatsburg · Structure no. 000000003343790
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 188
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 85 over Fallsburg Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 85 over Fallsburg Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 71 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 85 over Fallsburg Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is County Road 85 over Fallsburg Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 85 over Fallsburg Creek carry?
About 188 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road 85 over Fallsburg Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 85 over Fallsburg Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.