US Bridges

North Cherry Stree over Fall Kill Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · In Poughkeepsie · Structure no. 000000002262730

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,185
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Cherry Stree over Fall Kill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Cherry Stree over Fall Kill Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 1,185 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,659 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Cherry Stree
CrossesFall Kill Creek
LocationIn Poughkeepsie
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.70196, -73.91758
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,185 (2021)
Projected traffic1,659 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Cherry Stree over Fall Kill Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Cherry Stree 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does North Cherry Stree over Fall Kill Creek carry?

About 1,185 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Cherry Stree over Fall Kill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns North Cherry Stree over Fall Kill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.