US Bridges

Warren Farm Road over Wiccopee Creek

Poor

Dutchess County, New York · 1.1 MI S JCT I84 & Hook · Structure no. 000000002268710

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
824
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warren Farm Road over Wiccopee Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warren Farm Road over Wiccopee Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 824 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,154 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWarren Farm Road
CrossesWiccopee Creek
Location1.1 MI S JCT I84 & Hook
Coordinates41.52574, -73.8321
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic824 (2020)
Projected traffic1,154 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warren Farm Road over Wiccopee Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Warren Farm Road over Wiccopee 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 2023.

How much traffic does Warren Farm Road over Wiccopee Creek carry?

About 824 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Warren Farm Road over Wiccopee Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Warren Farm Road over Wiccopee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.