US Bridges

RTE 82 over Dutchess Rail Trail Mnr

Poor

Dutchess County, New York · .3 MI N JCT SH 82 & SH376 · Structure no. 000000001032300

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,401
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 82 over Dutchess Rail Trail Mnr is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 82 over Dutchess Rail Trail Mnr in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15,401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,709 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 82
CrossesDutchess Rail Trail Mnr
Location.3 MI N JCT SH 82 & SH376
RouteState Highway 82
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.5834, -73.80407
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,401 (2020)
Projected traffic18,709 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 82 over Dutchess Rail Trail Mnr built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 82 over Dutchess Rail Trail Mnr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 82 over Dutchess Rail Trail Mnr carry?

About 15,401 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 82 over Dutchess Rail Trail Mnr?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 82 over Dutchess Rail Trail Mnr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.