US Bridges

County Road 8 over Fishkill Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1.9 Miles SW of Poughquag · Structure no. 000000003342750

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,744
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 8 over Fishkill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 8 over Fishkill Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 76 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 2,744 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,842 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 8
CrossesFishkill Creek
Location1.9 Miles SW of Poughquag
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.60372, -73.71827
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,744 (2020)
Projected traffic3,842 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 8 over Fishkill Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is County Road 8 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 8 over Fishkill Creek carry?

About 2,744 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 8 over Fishkill Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 8 over Fishkill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.