US Bridges

Mckinley Street over Wappinger Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · Village Wappinger Falls · Structure no. 000000002269500

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
694
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckinley Street over Wappinger Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mckinley Street over Wappinger Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 694 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 972 by 2039. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMckinley Street
CrossesWappinger Creek
LocationVillage Wappinger Falls
Coordinates41.59885, -73.925
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic694 (2019)
Projected traffic972 by 2039
Trucks13%
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

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

Frequently asked questions

When was Mckinley Street over Wappinger Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckinley Street over Wappinger 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mckinley Street over Wappinger Creek carry?

About 694 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mckinley Street over Wappinger Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mckinley Street over Wappinger Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.