US Bridges

Carpenter Road over Mnrr Be Line

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 2.0 MI SE of Hopewell JCT · Structure no. 000000003702060

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
847
2021 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Carpenter Road over Mnrr Be Line is a prestressed concrete segmental box girder carrying Carpenter Road over Mnrr Be Line in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 847 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,186 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCarpenter Road
CrossesMnrr Be Line
Location2.0 MI SE of Hopewell JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.56806, -73.77651
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic847 (2021)
Projected traffic1,186 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carpenter Road over Mnrr Be Line built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carpenter Road over Mnrr Be Line 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Carpenter Road over Mnrr Be Line carry?

About 847 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Carpenter Road over Mnrr Be Line?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Carpenter Road over Mnrr Be Line?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the County Highway Agency.