US Bridges

RTE 55 over Fishkill Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 6 Miles E JCT SH 55 & Tsp · Structure no. 000000001027170

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,768
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 55 over Fishkill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 55 over Fishkill 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 8,768 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,809 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 55
CrossesFishkill Creek
Location6 Miles E JCT SH 55 & Tsp
RouteState Highway 55
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.6293, -73.69789
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,768 (2020)
Projected traffic8,809 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$862,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 55 over Fishkill Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 55 over Fishkill 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 55 over Fishkill Creek carry?

About 8,768 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 55 over Fishkill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 55 over Fishkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.