US Bridges

Philips Road over Fishkill Creek

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 3.6 Me SE of Poughquag · Structure no. 000000003343110

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,512
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philips Road over Fishkill Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Philips Road over Fishkill 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,512 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,517 by 2034. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPhilips Road
CrossesFishkill Creek
Location3.6 Me SE of Poughquag
Coordinates41.58578, -73.74588
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,512 (2014)
Projected traffic3,517 by 2034
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$973,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Philips Road over Fishkill Creek built?

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

What condition is Philips 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 2023.

How much traffic does Philips Road over Fishkill Creek carry?

About 2,512 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Philips Road over Fishkill Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Philips Road over Fishkill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.