US Bridges

County Road 15 over Little Wappinger Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 3.8 MI SE of Eighmyville · Structure no. 000000003342760

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15 over Little Wappinger Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 15 over Little Wappinger Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 539 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 15
CrossesLittle Wappinger Creek
Location3.8 MI SE of Eighmyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.9116, -73.79431
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2020)
Projected traffic539 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 15 over Little Wappinger Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 15 over Little Wappinger 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 15 over Little Wappinger Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 15 over Little Wappinger Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 15 over Little Wappinger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.