US Bridges

RTE I84 over Wiccopee Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 2.8 MI E JCT Rts I84+9 · Structure no. 000000001032541

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,544
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I84 over Wiccopee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE I84 over Wiccopee Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 24,544 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I84
CrossesWiccopee Creek
Location2.8 MI E JCT Rts I84+9
RouteInterstate 84
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.53213, -73.83936
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,544 (1999)
Projected traffic—
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I84 over Wiccopee Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I84 over Wiccopee 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I84 over Wiccopee Creek carry?

About 24,544 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I84 over Wiccopee Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns RTE I84 over Wiccopee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.