RTE 55 over Main ST Extension RTE 4
GoodDutchess County, New York · JCT Rts 55&44 E of Poughk · Structure no. 000000001070110
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 271 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,884
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 55 over Main ST Extension RTE 4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 55 over Main ST Extension RTE 4 in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 46 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 33,884 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,043 by 2041. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 55 over Main ST Extension RTE 4 built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is RTE 55 over Main ST Extension RTE 4 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 55 over Main ST Extension RTE 4 carry?
About 33,884 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 55 over Main ST Extension RTE 4?
The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 55 over Main ST Extension RTE 4?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.