US Bridges

Fiddlers Bridge RD over Little Wappinger Creek

Good

Dutchess County, New York · Town of Clinton · Structure no. 000000003342800

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
451
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fiddlers Bridge RD over Little Wappinger Creek is a concrete frame carrying Fiddlers Bridge RD over Little Wappinger Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 451 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFiddlers Bridge RD
CrossesLittle Wappinger Creek
LocationTown of Clinton
Coordinates41.87787, -73.80734
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2019)
Projected traffic631 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fiddlers Bridge RD over Little Wappinger Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fiddlers Bridge RD over Little Wappinger Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Fiddlers Bridge RD over Little Wappinger Creek carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fiddlers Bridge RD over Little Wappinger Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fiddlers Bridge RD over Little Wappinger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.