US Bridges

Somerset Road over Shenandoah Creek

Good

Dutchess County, New York · .5 Mile NW JCT I84 & Tsp · Structure no. 000000003370160

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
168
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Somerset Road over Shenandoah Creek is a concrete frame carrying Somerset Road over Shenandoah Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 168 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSomerset Road
CrossesShenandoah Creek
Location.5 Mile NW JCT I84 & Tsp
Coordinates41.54314, -73.77839
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2018)
Projected traffic235 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Somerset Road over Shenandoah Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Somerset Road over Shenandoah 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Somerset Road over Shenandoah Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Somerset Road over Shenandoah Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Somerset Road over Shenandoah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.