US Bridges

County Road 28 over Wappinger Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.8 MI W of Hughsonville · Structure no. 000000003343630

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
287 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,896
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 28 over Wappinger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 28 over Wappinger Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 60 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 3,896 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,820 by 2041. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 28
CrossesWappinger Creek
Location0.8 MI W of Hughsonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.58321, -73.94291
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,896 (2021)
Projected traffic4,820 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 28 over Wappinger Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is County Road 28 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 28 over Wappinger Creek carry?

About 3,896 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 28 over Wappinger Creek?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 28 over Wappinger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.