US Bridges

RTE 292 over Whaley Lake Stream

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.1 MI S JCT Rts 292 + 55 · Structure no. 000000001041340

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
859
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 292 over Whaley Lake Stream is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 292 over Whaley Lake Stream in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 859 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 895 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 292
CrossesWhaley Lake Stream
Location0.1 MI S JCT Rts 292 + 55
RouteState Highway 292
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.58623, -73.65928
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic859 (2020)
Projected traffic895 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$239,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 292 over Whaley Lake Stream built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 292 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 292 over Whaley Lake Stream carry?

About 859 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 292 over Whaley Lake Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns RTE 292 over Whaley Lake Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.