US Bridges

Deep Hollow Road over Wassaic Creek

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 1.7 MI NW of S.Amenia · Structure no. 000000003342650

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deep Hollow Road over Wassaic Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deep Hollow Road over Wassaic Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 64 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDeep Hollow Road
CrossesWassaic Creek
Location1.7 MI NW of S.Amenia
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.80696, -73.56823
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2020)
Projected traffic87 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deep Hollow Road over Wassaic Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Deep Hollow Road over Wassaic 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Deep Hollow Road over Wassaic Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Deep Hollow Road over Wassaic Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Deep Hollow Road over Wassaic Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.