US Bridges

Cold Spring Road over Wappinger Creek

Poor

Dutchess County, New York · In Mcintyre · Structure no. 000000003365140

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
953
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Spring Road over Wappinger Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cold Spring Road over Wappinger Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 953 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,334 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCold Spring Road
CrossesWappinger Creek
LocationIn Mcintyre
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.88952, -73.69816
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic953 (2019)
Projected traffic1,334 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$240,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Spring Road over Wappinger Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Spring Road over Wappinger Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Cold Spring Road over Wappinger Creek carry?

About 953 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Cold Spring Road over Wappinger Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Cold Spring Road over Wappinger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.