US Bridges

Ludington Ct over Drew Lake Outlet

Fair

Putnam County, New York · 1.3 MI NE of Lake Carmel · Structure no. 000000003365120

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ludington Ct over Drew Lake Outlet is a wood or timber slab carrying Ludington Ct over Drew Lake Outlet in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 665 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLudington Ct
CrossesDrew Lake Outlet
Location1.3 MI NE of Lake Carmel
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPutnam County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.47518, -73.65273
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2021)
Projected traffic665 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$605,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ludington Ct over Drew Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Ludington Ct over Drew Lake Outlet 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ludington Ct over Drew Lake Outlet carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ludington Ct over Drew Lake Outlet?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ludington Ct over Drew Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.