Carpenter Road over Fishkill Creek
GoodDutchess County, New York · 1.2 MI NE of Hopewell JCT · Structure no. 000000003343090
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,385
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carpenter Road over Fishkill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carpenter Road over Fishkill Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 85 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,385 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,939 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carpenter Road over Fishkill Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Carpenter Road over Fishkill 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Carpenter Road over Fishkill Creek carry?
About 1,385 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Carpenter Road over Fishkill Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Carpenter Road over Fishkill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.