US Bridges

Park Entrance RD over CSX Leased AMTRAK

Poor

Dutchess County, New York · .4 MI North of Staatsburg · Structure no. 000000005521800

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Park Entrance RD over CSX Leased AMTRAK is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Park Entrance RD over CSX Leased AMTRAK in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPark Entrance RD
CrossesCSX Leased AMTRAK
Location.4 MI North of Staatsburg
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates41.85695, -73.92684
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Entrance RD over CSX Leased AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Entrance RD over CSX Leased AMTRAK 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Park Entrance RD over CSX Leased AMTRAK carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Park Entrance RD over CSX Leased AMTRAK?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Park Entrance RD over CSX Leased AMTRAK?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.