North Hamilton Str over Fall Kill Creek
PoorDutchess County, New York · In Poughkeepsie · Structure no. 000000002262720
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,988
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Hamilton Str over Fall Kill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Hamilton Str over Fall Kill Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6,988 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,646 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 52 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 North Hamilton Str over Fall Kill Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Hamilton Str 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 North Hamilton Str over Fall Kill Creek carry?
About 6,988 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is North Hamilton Str over Fall Kill Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns North Hamilton Str over Fall Kill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.