RTE 55 over Wappinger Creek
GoodDutchess County, New York · 1.6 MI E JCT US 44 & SH55 · Structure no. 000000001027139
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33,884
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 55 over Wappinger Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 55 over Wappinger Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 33,884 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,043 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 55 over Wappinger Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 55 over Wappinger Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 55 over Wappinger Creek carry?
About 33,884 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 55 over Wappinger Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 55 over Wappinger Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.