US Bridges

NPS Route 11 over New York Central RR

FairPosted for load

Dutchess County, New York · 0.5 Miles from Mansion · Structure no. 1797002P0000000

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

NPS Route 11 over New York Central RR is a steel truss - thru carrying NPS Route 11 over New York Central RR in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesNPS Route 11
CrossesNew York Central RR
Location0.5 Miles from Mansion
RouteFederal Lands Road 11
Coordinates41.80508, -73.94333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic84 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
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$128,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NPS Route 11 over New York Central RR built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is NPS Route 11 over New York Central RR 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 11 over New York Central RR carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NPS Route 11 over New York Central RR?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns NPS Route 11 over New York Central RR?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the National Park Service.