High Street over Fall Kill Creek
FairDutchess County, New York · In the City of Po:keepsie · Structure no. 000000002262690
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,243
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
High Street over Fall Kill Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying High Street over Fall Kill Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 1,243 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 51 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was High Street over Fall Kill Creek built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.
What condition is High 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 High Street over Fall Kill Creek carry?
About 1,243 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is High Street over Fall Kill Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns High Street over Fall Kill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.