Washington Street over Fall Kill Creek
PoorDutchess County, New York · In the City of Po:keepsie · Structure no. 000000002262670
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,456
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Fall Kill Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Washington Street over Fall Kill Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,456 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,487 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Street over Fall Kill Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Street over Fall Kill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Street over Fall Kill Creek carry?
About 9,456 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over Fall Kill Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Fall Kill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.