US Bridges

RTE 44 over Ham Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1.4 MI E JCT RTE 44+TSP · Structure no. 000000001025590

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,314
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 44 over Ham Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 44 over Ham Creek 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 9,314 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,402 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
CrossesHam Creek
Location1.4 MI E JCT RTE 44+TSP
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.78019, -73.74693
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 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 traffic9,314 (2021)
Projected traffic9,402 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$763,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 44 over Ham Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 44 over Ham 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 44 over Ham Creek carry?

About 9,314 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 44 over Ham Creek?

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 Ham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.