US Bridges

NPS Route 10 over Crum Elbow Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.4 Miles from Vanderbilt · Structure no. 1797001P0000000

Built
1896
129 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

NPS Route 10 over Crum Elbow Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying NPS Route 10 over Crum Elbow Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1896, so it is 129 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNPS Route 10
CrossesCrum Elbow Creek
Location0.4 Miles from Vanderbilt
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
Coordinates41.79458, -73.93967
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic660 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$98,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NPS Route 10 over Crum Elbow Creek built?

It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025.

What condition is NPS Route 10 over Crum Elbow Creek 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 NPS Route 10 over Crum Elbow Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NPS Route 10 over Crum Elbow Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns NPS Route 10 over Crum Elbow Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.