US Bridges

RTE 44 over Pedestrian/Bike Trail

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · .25 MI E JCT US44 & SH55 · Structure no. 000000001070139

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,295
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 44 over Pedestrian/Bike Trail is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 44 over Pedestrian/Bike Trail 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 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 16,295 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,371 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 44
CrossesPedestrian/Bike Trail
Location.25 MI E JCT US44 & SH55
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.69763, -73.88555
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,295 (2017)
Projected traffic16,371 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 44 over Pedestrian/Bike Trail built?

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

What condition is RTE 44 over Pedestrian/Bike Trail 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 44 over Pedestrian/Bike Trail carry?

About 16,295 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 44 over Pedestrian/Bike Trail?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 44 over Pedestrian/Bike Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.