US Bridges

NPS Route 13 over Crum Elbow Creek

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 0.1 Miles from Coach Hous · Structure no. 1797003P0000000

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

NPS Route 13 over Crum Elbow Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying NPS Route 13 over Crum Elbow Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 115 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNPS Route 13
CrossesCrum Elbow Creek
Location0.1 Miles from Coach Hous
RouteFederal Lands Road 13
Coordinates41.79092, -73.94225
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic13 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
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$68,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NPS Route 13 over Crum Elbow Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is NPS Route 13 over Crum Elbow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does NPS Route 13 over Crum Elbow Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is NPS Route 13 over Crum Elbow Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns NPS Route 13 over Crum Elbow Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.