US Bridges

Hoffman Road over Shekomeko Creek

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 1.5 MI NW Pine Plains · Structure no. 000000003371370

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoffman Road over Shekomeko Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hoffman Road over Shekomeko Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 529 vehicles a day, projected to reach 741 by 2034. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHoffman Road
CrossesShekomeko Creek
Location1.5 MI NW Pine Plains
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.99476, -73.65854
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2014)
Projected traffic741 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoffman Road over Shekomeko Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoffman Road over Shekomeko 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hoffman Road over Shekomeko Creek carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Hoffman Road over Shekomeko Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hoffman Road over Shekomeko Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.