US Bridges

Entrance Road over Fall Kill

FairPosted for load

Dutchess County, New York · 0.1 Miles from Residence · Structure no. 1793001P0000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Entrance Road over Fall Kill is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Entrance Road over Fall Kill in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEntrance Road
CrossesFall Kill
Location0.1 Miles from Residence
RouteFederal Lands Road 401
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.76231, -73.89972
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic13 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Entrance Road over Fall Kill built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Entrance Road over Fall Kill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Entrance Road over Fall Kill carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Entrance Road over Fall Kill?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Entrance Road over Fall Kill?

It is owned by the National Park Service.