US Bridges

Mill Street over Fall Kill Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · In Poughkeepsie · Structure no. 000000002262660

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,750
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over Fall Kill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Street over Fall Kill Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,402 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesFall Kill Creek
LocationIn Poughkeepsie
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.70846, -73.93538
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2021)
Projected traffic3,402 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Street over Fall Kill Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Street over Fall Kill Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Street over Fall Kill Creek carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over Fall Kill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over Fall Kill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.