US Bridges

Washington Avenue over Fishkill Creek

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 1.2 MI SW JCT SH 52 & I84 · Structure no. 000000003343130

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,418
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Avenue over Fishkill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Avenue over Fishkill Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 5,418 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,585 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Avenue
CrossesFishkill Creek
Location1.2 MI SW JCT SH 52 & I84
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.51716, -73.93298
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,418 (2021)
Projected traffic7,585 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Avenue over Fishkill Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Avenue 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Avenue over Fishkill Creek carry?

About 5,418 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washington Avenue over Fishkill Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Avenue over Fishkill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.