US Bridges

RTE 44 over Fall Kill

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 1.2 MI E JCT 44+HUDSON R · Structure no. 000000001069470

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,091
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 44 over Fall Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 44 over Fall Kill 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 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 43,091 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,293 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 44
CrossesFall Kill
Location1.2 MI E JCT 44+HUDSON R
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.70169, -73.91582
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 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 rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 44 over Fall Kill built?

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

What condition is RTE 44 over Fall Kill 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 44 over Fall Kill carry?

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

How long is RTE 44 over Fall Kill?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 44 over Fall Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.