US Bridges

East Hook Road over Wiccopee Creek

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 1 MI So 84 · Structure no. 000000002271870

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Hook Road over Wiccopee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Hook Road over Wiccopee Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Hook Road
CrossesWiccopee Creek
Location1 MI So 84
Coordinates41.50164, -73.83598
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Hook Road over Wiccopee Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Hook Road over Wiccopee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does East Hook Road over Wiccopee Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is East Hook Road over Wiccopee Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns East Hook Road over Wiccopee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.