US Bridges

RTE 44 over Fallkill Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1 MI E JCT US44 & Hud Rvr · Structure no. 000000001069469

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,091
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 44 over Fallkill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 44 over Fallkill Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 43,091 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,293 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 259 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 44
CrossesFallkill Creek
Location1 MI E JCT US44 & Hud Rvr
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.70256, -73.92088
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width259 ft (78.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,091 (2017)
Projected traffic43,293 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 44 over Fallkill Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 44 over Fallkill 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 44 over Fallkill Creek carry?

About 43,091 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 44 over Fallkill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 259 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 44 over Fallkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.