US Bridges

RTE 55 over Whaley Lake Stream

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · .3 MI E JCT SH 55 & SH216 · Structure no. 000000001027190

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,297
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 55 over Whaley Lake Stream is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 55 over Whaley Lake Stream in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,297 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,326 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 55
CrossesWhaley Lake Stream
Location.3 MI E JCT SH 55 & SH216
RouteState Highway 55
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.60411, -73.66943
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,297 (2021)
Projected traffic6,326 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 55 over Whaley Lake Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 55 over Whaley Lake Stream 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 Whaley Lake Stream carry?

About 6,297 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 55 over Whaley Lake Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns RTE 55 over Whaley Lake Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.