US Bridges

Pepper Hollow Road over West Mill Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · 4.5 MI NE of North Hudson · Structure no. 000000003301960

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pepper Hollow Road over West Mill Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Pepper Hollow Road over West Mill Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPepper Hollow Road
CrossesWest Mill Brook
Location4.5 MI NE of North Hudson
Coordinates44.01328, -73.70158
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2021)
Projected traffic21 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$390,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pepper Hollow Road over West Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pepper Hollow Road over West Mill Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pepper Hollow Road over West Mill Brook carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pepper Hollow Road over West Mill Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Pepper Hollow Road over West Mill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.