US Bridges

RTE 376 over Wappinger Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 8.0 MI N JCT Rts 376 & 82 · Structure no. 000000001047010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,509
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 376 over Wappinger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 376 over Wappinger Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 20,509 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,914 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 376
CrossesWappinger Creek
Location8.0 MI N JCT Rts 376 & 82
RouteState Highway 376
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.65391, -73.87297
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,509 (2021)
Projected traffic24,914 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 376 over Wappinger Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 376 over Wappinger 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 376 over Wappinger Creek carry?

About 20,509 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 376 over Wappinger Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 376 over Wappinger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.