Salisbury Turnpike over Little Wappinger Creek
PoorDutchess County, New York · 1.6 MI W JCT Tsp & SH 199 · Structure no. 000000003343350
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 204
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salisbury Turnpike over Little Wappinger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salisbury Turnpike over Little Wappinger Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 86 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 204 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salisbury Turnpike over Little Wappinger Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Salisbury Turnpike over Little Wappinger Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Salisbury Turnpike over Little Wappinger Creek carry?
About 204 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Salisbury Turnpike over Little Wappinger Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Salisbury Turnpike over Little Wappinger Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.