US Bridges

Hibernia Road over Wappinger Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.6 MI E of Salt Point · Structure no. 000000003343540

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
967
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hibernia Road over Wappinger Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Hibernia Road over Wappinger Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1940, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 967 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,354 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHibernia Road
CrossesWappinger Creek
Location0.6 MI E of Salt Point
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.8039, -73.78202
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic967 (2020)
Projected traffic1,354 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hibernia Road over Wappinger Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hibernia Road over Wappinger Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hibernia Road over Wappinger Creek carry?

About 967 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hibernia Road over Wappinger Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hibernia Road over Wappinger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.