US Bridges

Sycamore Drive over Crum Elbow Creek

Good

Dutchess County, New York · Sycamore DR at Crum Elbow · Structure no. 000000003368380

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,238
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Drive over Crum Elbow Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Sycamore Drive over Crum Elbow Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,238 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,733 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSycamore Drive
CrossesCrum Elbow Creek
LocationSycamore DR at Crum Elbow
Coordinates41.80811, -73.90928
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.7 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,238 (2021)
Projected traffic1,733 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$724,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sycamore Drive over Crum Elbow Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore Drive over Crum Elbow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sycamore Drive over Crum Elbow Creek carry?

About 1,238 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sycamore Drive over Crum Elbow Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore Drive over Crum Elbow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.