US Bridges

RTE 82 over E B Wappinger Crk

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 2.25 KM N JCT US44 & SH82 · Structure no. 000000001032360

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,747
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 82 over E B Wappinger Crk is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 82 over E B Wappinger Crk in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,747 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,865 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesRTE 82
CrossesE B Wappinger Crk
Location2.25 KM N JCT US44 & SH82
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates41.80168, -73.75728
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,747 (2019)
Projected traffic2,865 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 82 over E B Wappinger Crk built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 82 over E B Wappinger Crk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 82 over E B Wappinger Crk carry?

About 2,747 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 82 over E B Wappinger Crk?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 82 over E B Wappinger Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.