Garden Street over Fall Kill Creek
PoorDutchess County, New York · In Poughkeepsie · Structure no. 000000002262680
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,811
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garden Street over Fall Kill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 1,811 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,535 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garden Street over Fall Kill Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garden 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Garden Street over Fall Kill Creek carry?
About 1,811 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Garden Street over Fall Kill Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Garden Street over Fall Kill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.