US Bridges

RTE 82 over Hunns Lake Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 7.7 MI N JCT Rts 82+44 · Structure no. 000000001032350

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,109
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 82 over Hunns Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 82 over Hunns Lake Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 96 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 2,109 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE 82
CrossesHunns Lake Creek
Location7.7 MI N JCT Rts 82+44
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates41.87511, -73.69726
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,109 (2020)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$899,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 82 over Hunns Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 82 over Hunns Lake 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 82 over Hunns Lake Creek carry?

About 2,109 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 82 over Hunns Lake Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 82 over Hunns Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.