US Bridges

RTE 44A over East Branch Wappinger CR

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.8 MI NW of Millbrook · Structure no. 000000003344070

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,416
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 44A over East Branch Wappinger CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 44A over East Branch Wappinger CR in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,416 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,782 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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
Coordinates41.79398, -73.70486
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,416 (2020)
Projected traffic4,782 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 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 1989, making it 36 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 October 2023.

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

About 3,416 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 44A over East Branch Wappinger CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.