RTE 55 over Sprout Creek
FairDutchess County, New York · 0.3 MI E JCT RTE 55+TSP · Structure no. 000000001027150
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,304
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 55 over Sprout Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 55 over Sprout Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 94 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 6 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 13,304 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,366 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 55 over Sprout Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is RTE 55 over Sprout 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 55 over Sprout Creek carry?
About 13,304 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 55 over Sprout Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 55 over Sprout Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.