US Bridges

RTE 44A over East Branch Wappinger CR

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.8 Mi.Nw of Millbrook · Structure no. 000000003344050

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,575
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 44A over East Branch Wappinger CR is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 44A over East Branch Wappinger CR in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,575 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,005 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 44A
CrossesEast Branch Wappinger CR
Location0.8 Mi.Nw of Millbrook
RouteState Highway 44A
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.79348, -73.69408
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,575 (2018)
Projected traffic5,005 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 44A over East Branch Wappinger CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 44A over East Branch Wappinger CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 44A over East Branch Wappinger CR carry?

About 3,575 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 44A over East Branch Wappinger CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 44A over East Branch Wappinger CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.