US Bridges

Hollow Road over Little Wappinger Creek

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 2.5 MI E of Pleasant Plns · Structure no. 000000003342820

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,440
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollow Road over Little Wappinger Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hollow Road over Little Wappinger Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,502 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHollow Road
CrossesLittle Wappinger Creek
Location2.5 MI E of Pleasant Plns
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.8458, -73.81768
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2019)
Projected traffic1,502 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

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 Hollow Road over Little Wappinger Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollow Road over Little Wappinger Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Hollow Road over Little Wappinger Creek carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hollow Road over Little Wappinger Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Hollow Road over Little Wappinger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.