US Bridges

White Street over Fall Kill Creek

Poor

Dutchess County, New York · In Poughkeepsie · Structure no. 000000002262740

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,223
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Street over Fall Kill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White 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 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 2,223 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,112 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWhite Street
CrossesFall Kill Creek
LocationIn Poughkeepsie
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.70182, -73.91478
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,223 (2021)
Projected traffic3,112 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White 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 White 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 April 2023.

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

About 2,223 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is White Street over Fall Kill Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns White Street over Fall Kill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.