US Bridges

County Road 32 over Whaley Lake Stream

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.6 MI SE of Poughquag · Structure no. 000000003342740

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,598
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32 over Whaley Lake Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 32 over Whaley Lake Stream in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 1,598 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,977 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32
CrossesWhaley Lake Stream
Location0.6 MI SE of Poughquag
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.60666, -73.67052
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,598 (2021)
Projected traffic1,977 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 32 over Whaley Lake Stream built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 32 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 32 over Whaley Lake Stream carry?

About 1,598 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32 over Whaley Lake Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32 over Whaley Lake Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.