US Bridges

Salt Point Turnpik over Tributary to Wappinger C

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.3 MI NE JCT of TSP(987G · Structure no. 000000003342850

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,840
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salt Point Turnpik over Tributary to Wappinger C is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Salt Point Turnpik over Tributary to Wappinger C in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,840 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,962 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSalt Point Turnpik
CrossesTributary to Wappinger C
Location0.3 MI NE JCT of TSP(987G
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.82727, -73.76682
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,840 (2021)
Projected traffic2,962 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$899,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salt Point Turnpik over Tributary to Wappinger C built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salt Point Turnpik over Tributary to Wappinger C 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Salt Point Turnpik over Tributary to Wappinger C carry?

About 2,840 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Salt Point Turnpik over Tributary to Wappinger C?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Salt Point Turnpik over Tributary to Wappinger C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.