US Bridges

Creek Road over Dutchess Rail Trail

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1 Mile NE of Poughkeepsie · Structure no. 000000002702020

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,731
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Road over Dutchess Rail Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creek Road over Dutchess Rail Trail in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 6 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 8,731 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,802 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCreek Road
CrossesDutchess Rail Trail
Location1 Mile NE of Poughkeepsie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.71785, -73.90633
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,731 (2021)
Projected traffic10,802 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Road over Dutchess Rail Trail built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Road over Dutchess Rail Trail 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Creek Road over Dutchess Rail Trail carry?

About 8,731 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Creek Road over Dutchess Rail Trail?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Road over Dutchess Rail Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.