US Bridges

County Road 19 over Wappinger Creek

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 0.2 MI W of Stanfordvile · Structure no. 000000003343850

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,062
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Wappinger Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 19 over Wappinger Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,062 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,487 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesWappinger Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Stanfordvile
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.86734, -73.71667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,062 (2021)
Projected traffic1,487 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 19 over Wappinger Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 19 over Wappinger Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 19 over Wappinger Creek carry?

About 1,062 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Wappinger Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over Wappinger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.