US Bridges

Cranes Hollow Road over Evas Kill

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · .7 MI NE of Cranesville · Structure no. 000000003310270

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
269
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cranes Hollow Road over Evas Kill is a masonry arch - deck carrying Cranes Hollow Road over Evas Kill in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 125 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 269 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCranes Hollow Road
CrossesEvas Kill
Location.7 MI NE of Cranesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92738, -74.12832
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2020)
Projected traffic280 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$226,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cranes Hollow Road over Evas Kill built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Cranes Hollow Road over Evas Kill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cranes Hollow Road over Evas Kill carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cranes Hollow Road over Evas Kill?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cranes Hollow Road over Evas Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.