US Bridges

RTE 983W over RTE 44

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · JCT Rts 55&44 E of Poughk · Structure no. 000000001070120

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,619
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 983W over RTE 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 983W over RTE 44 in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1979, 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 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 2,619 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,631 by 2041. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 983W
CrossesRTE 44
LocationJCT Rts 55&44 E of Poughk
RouteState Highway 983W
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.69512, -73.89463
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,619 (2021)
Projected traffic2,631 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 983W over RTE 44 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 983W over RTE 44 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 983W over RTE 44 carry?

About 2,619 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 983W over RTE 44?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 983W over RTE 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.