US Bridges

Catherine Street over Fall Kill Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · In Poughkeepsie · Structure no. 000000002262710

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,198
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catherine Street over Fall Kill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Catherine Street over Fall Kill Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 1,198 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,482 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCatherine Street
CrossesFall Kill Creek
LocationIn Poughkeepsie
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.70556, -73.92379
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,198 (2020)
Projected traffic1,482 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Catherine Street over Fall Kill Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Catherine 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 June 2023.

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

About 1,198 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Catherine Street over Fall Kill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Catherine Street over Fall Kill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.