US Bridges

County Road 21 over Fishkill Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1.1 MI SW of Clove · Structure no. 000000003343920

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,951
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 21 over Fishkill Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 21 over Fishkill 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 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 1,951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,035 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 21
CrossesFishkill Creek
Location1.1 MI SW of Clove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.65712, -73.68591
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,951 (2021)
Projected traffic2,035 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$828,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 21 over Fishkill Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 21 over Fishkill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 21 over Fishkill Creek carry?

About 1,951 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 21 over Fishkill Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 21 over Fishkill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.