US Bridges

North Bridge Stree over Fall Kill Creek

Poor

Dutchess County, New York · In the City of Po:keepsie · Structure no. 000000002262790

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
772
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bridge Stree over Fall Kill Creek is a steel culvert carrying North Bridge Stree over Fall Kill Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 772 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,081 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNorth Bridge Stree
CrossesFall Kill Creek
LocationIn the City of Po:keepsie
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.70874, -73.93059
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic772 (2019)
Projected traffic1,081 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
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$788,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Bridge Stree over Fall Kill Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Bridge Stree 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 Bridge Stree over Fall Kill Creek carry?

About 772 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Bridge Stree over Fall Kill Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns North Bridge Stree over Fall Kill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.