US Bridges

RTE 55 over Jackson Creek

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 2.8 MI E JCT RTE 55+TSP · Structure no. 000000001027160

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,040
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 55 over Jackson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 55 over Jackson Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9,040 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,082 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRTE 55
CrossesJackson Creek
Location2.8 MI E JCT RTE 55+TSP
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates41.66005, -73.73839
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,040 (2018)
Projected traffic9,082 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 55 over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 55 over Jackson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 55 over Jackson Creek carry?

About 9,040 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 55 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 55 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.