US Bridges

Dennings Pt Road over Mnrr Hu Line

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1.9 MI S JCT I-84+NY 9D · Structure no. 000000005524010

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
706
2020 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Dennings Pt Road over Mnrr Hu Line is a steel truss - thru carrying Dennings Pt Road over Mnrr Hu Line in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 110 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 706 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 988 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDennings Pt Road
CrossesMnrr Hu Line
Location1.9 MI S JCT I-84+NY 9D
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.49132, -73.98165
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic706 (2020)
Projected traffic988 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dennings Pt Road over Mnrr Hu Line built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Dennings Pt Road over Mnrr Hu Line in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Dennings Pt Road over Mnrr Hu Line carry?

About 706 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Dennings Pt Road over Mnrr Hu Line?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Dennings Pt Road over Mnrr Hu Line?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.