COUNTY ROAD 34
Carrying COUNTY ROAD 34 over FORGE BROOK
0.3 MI.NW.OF RT52, Dutchess, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROAD 34
The COUNTY ROAD 34 bridge in Dutchess, New York carries COUNTY ROAD 34 over FORGE BROOK. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,355 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COUNTY ROAD 34 compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,355 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003358420
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
COUNTY ROAD 34 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare COUNTY ROAD 34 against other structures in Dutchess and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for COUNTY ROAD 34?
COUNTY ROAD 34 in Dutchess, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COUNTY ROAD 34 inspected?
COUNTY ROAD 34's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8,355 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROAD 34 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for COUNTY ROAD 34?
COUNTY ROAD 34 has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROAD 34?
COUNTY ROAD 34 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is COUNTY ROAD 34 and does age affect safety?
COUNTY ROAD 34 was built in 1973, making it 53 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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