US Bridges

County Road 85 over Landsman Kill

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 2.3 MI N of Staatsburg · Structure no. 000000003343800

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 85 over Landsman Kill is a concrete frame carrying County Road 85 over Landsman Kill in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 85
CrossesLandsman Kill
Location2.3 MI N of Staatsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.8824, -73.92681
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2021)
Projected traffic263 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 85 over Landsman Kill built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 85 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 County Road 85 over Landsman Kill carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 85 over Landsman Kill?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 85 over Landsman Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.