US Bridges

RTE 376 over Sprout Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 3.1 MI N JCT Rts 376+82 · Structure no. 000000001047000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,030
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 376 over Sprout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 376 over Sprout Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 9,030 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,172 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 376
CrossesSprout Creek
Location3.1 MI N JCT Rts 376+82
RouteState Highway 376
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.60731, -73.84247
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,030 (2019)
Projected traffic11,172 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 376 over Sprout Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 376 over Sprout 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 376 over Sprout Creek carry?

About 9,030 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 376 over Sprout Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 376 over Sprout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.