US Bridges

RTE 44 over South Brook

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1.3 MI E JCT RTE 44+TSP · Structure no. 000000001025580

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,493
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 44 over South Brook is a concrete slab carrying RTE 44 over South Brook in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 9,493 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,583 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 44
CrossesSouth Brook
Location1.3 MI E JCT RTE 44+TSP
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.78033, -73.74807
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,493 (2018)
Projected traffic9,583 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$823,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 44 over South Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 44 over South Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 44 over South Brook carry?

About 9,493 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 44 over South Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 44 over South Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.