US Bridges

County Road 28 over Sprout Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 2.1 MI N of Brinckerhoff · Structure no. 000000003344010

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,769
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 28 over Sprout Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 28 over Sprout Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 8,769 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,652 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 28
CrossesSprout Creek
Location2.1 MI N of Brinckerhoff
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.5738, -73.85578
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,769 (2019)
Projected traffic10,652 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 28 over Sprout Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 28 over Sprout 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 28 over Sprout Creek carry?

About 8,769 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 28 over Sprout Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 28 over Sprout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.