County Road 7 over Whaley Lake Stream
PoorDutchess County, New York · At Poughquag · Structure no. 000000003342730
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,486
- 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 1932 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 93 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,486 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 7 over Whaley Lake Stream built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is County Road 7 over Whaley Lake Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 7 over Whaley Lake Stream carry?
About 1,486 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road 7 over Whaley Lake Stream?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 7 over Whaley Lake Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.