US Bridges

County Road 7 over Whaley Lake Stream

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1.1 MI NE of Poughquag · Structure no. 000000003342720

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,919
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Whaley Lake Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 7 over Whaley Lake Stream in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 58 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 1,919 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,687 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesWhaley Lake Stream
Location1.1 MI NE of Poughquag
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.61246, -73.70191
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,919 (2019)
Projected traffic2,687 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 7 over Whaley Lake Stream built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is County Road 7 over Whaley Lake Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 7 over Whaley Lake Stream carry?

About 1,919 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7 over Whaley Lake Stream?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7 over Whaley Lake Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.