US Bridges

County Road 9 over Fishkill Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.17MI SW of CR 9 & SH 55 · Structure no. 000000003342700

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,138
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Fishkill Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 9 over Fishkill Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,138 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,357 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesFishkill Creek
Location0.17MI SW of CR 9 & SH 55
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.62724, -73.69909
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,138 (2020)
Projected traffic6,357 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 9 over Fishkill Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 9 over Fishkill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 9 over Fishkill Creek carry?

About 5,138 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9 over Fishkill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9 over Fishkill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.