Fowler Road over East Branch Wappinger CR
PoorDutchess County, New York · 2.5 MI W of Millbrook · Structure no. 000000003344090
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 117
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fowler Road over East Branch Wappinger CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fowler Road over East Branch Wappinger CR in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 117 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fowler Road over East Branch Wappinger CR built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fowler Road over East Branch Wappinger CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Fowler Road over East Branch Wappinger CR carry?
About 117 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fowler Road over East Branch Wappinger CR?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Fowler Road over East Branch Wappinger CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.