RTE 44 over Wassaic Creek
PoorDutchess County, New York · 8.3 MI E JCT RTS44+82+343 · Structure no. 000000001025610
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,743
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 44 over Wassaic Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 44 over Wassaic Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,743 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,778 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 44 over Wassaic Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 44 over Wassaic Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 44 over Wassaic Creek carry?
About 3,743 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 44 over Wassaic Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 44 over Wassaic Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.