US Bridges

Hurley Road over Wappinger Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1.3 MI S of Salt Point · Structure no. 000000003343560

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
253
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurley Road over Wappinger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hurley Road over Wappinger Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHurley Road
CrossesWappinger Creek
Location1.3 MI S of Salt Point
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.78867, -73.79039
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2021)
Projected traffic354 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hurley Road over Wappinger Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hurley 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Hurley Road over Wappinger Creek carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hurley Road over Wappinger Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Hurley Road over Wappinger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.