Rte 982 over Shatzell Avenue CSX Tra
Dutchess County, New York · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rte 982 over Shatzell Avenue CSX Tra in Dutchess County, New York, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 243 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is a town or township highway agency.
- It is one of 76 of the 333 inventoried bridges in Dutchess County rated good (22.8%); 54 (16.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- It has fracture-critical members (NBI item 92A): steel tension members without a redundant load path, which get their own scheduled inspections.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 415 ft |
| Location | at Rhinecliff Station |
| NBI structure number | 000000002262570 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
| Fracture critical (item 92A) | Yes |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New York department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Dutchess County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rte 84 over MNRR Beacon Line | 2018 | 52,529 | Good |
| Rte I84 over First Farm Road | 1963 | 48,307 | Fair |
| Rte 44 over Fallkill Creek | 1977 | 43,091 | Fair |
| Rte 44 over Fall Kill | 1977 | 43,091 | Good |
| Rte 44 over Rte 9 | 1965 | 38,047 | Fair |
| Rte 9 over Academy Street | 1965 | 37,651 | Fair |
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