US Bridges

RTE 44 over Wappingers Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 3 MI NE of Pough. City Li · Structure no. 000000001025550

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,685
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 44 over Wappingers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 44 over Wappingers Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 15,685 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,758 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 44
CrossesWappingers Creek
Location3 MI NE of Pough. City Li
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.74515, -73.82149
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,685 (2020)
Projected traffic15,758 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 44 over Wappingers Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 44 over Wappingers 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 44 over Wappingers Creek carry?

About 15,685 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 44 over Wappingers Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 44 over Wappingers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.