US Bridges

RTE 376 over Whortle Kill Creek

Good

Dutchess County, New York · .3 MI N JCT SH 376 & SH82 · Structure no. 000000001046990

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,820
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 376 over Whortle Kill Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 376 over Whortle Kill Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,201 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRTE 376
CrossesWhortle Kill Creek
Location.3 MI N JCT SH 376 & SH82
RouteState Highway 376
Coordinates41.58458, -73.80918
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,820 (2016)
Projected traffic7,201 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$441,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 376 over Whortle Kill Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 376 over Whortle Kill Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 376 over Whortle Kill Creek carry?

About 5,820 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 376 over Whortle Kill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 376 over Whortle Kill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.