US Bridges

Jameson Hill Road over Wappinger Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1.9 MI SW of Stanfordvile · Structure no. 000000003343890

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jameson Hill Road over Wappinger Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jameson Hill Road over Wappinger Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 6 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJameson Hill Road
CrossesWappinger Creek
Location1.9 MI SW of Stanfordvile
Coordinates41.84445, -73.73127
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2020)
Projected traffic393 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$786,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jameson Hill Road over Wappinger Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jameson Hill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Jameson Hill Road over Wappinger Creek carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Jameson Hill Road over Wappinger Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jameson Hill Road over Wappinger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.