US Bridges

County Road 34 over Forge Brook

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.3 Mi.Nw.Of RT52 · Structure no. 000000003358420

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,355
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 34 over Forge Brook is a steel culvert carrying County Road 34 over Forge Brook in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 8,355 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,337 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 34
CrossesForge Brook
Location0.3 Mi.Nw.Of RT52
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.53592, -73.91008
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,355 (2021)
Projected traffic10,337 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$309,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 34 over Forge Brook built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 34 over Forge Brook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 34 over Forge Brook carry?

About 8,355 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 34 over Forge Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 34 over Forge Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.