US Bridges

RTE 982 over Shatzell Avenue CSX Tra

Good

Dutchess County, New York · At Rhinecliff Station · Structure no. 000000002262570

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
415 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 982 over Shatzell Avenue CSX Tra is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 982 over Shatzell Avenue CSX Tra in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2041. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 982
CrossesShatzell Avenue CSX Tra
LocationAt Rhinecliff Station
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.92133, -73.95189
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2021)
Projected traffic253 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 982 over Shatzell Avenue CSX Tra built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 982 over Shatzell Avenue CSX Tra 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 982 over Shatzell Avenue CSX Tra carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 982 over Shatzell Avenue CSX Tra?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 982 over Shatzell Avenue CSX Tra?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.