US Bridges

Cranes Hollow RD over Evas Kill

Poor

Montgomery County, New York · 1.7 MI NE of Cranesville · Structure no. 000000003310300

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
157
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cranes Hollow RD over Evas Kill is a masonry arch - deck carrying Cranes Hollow RD 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 157 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCranes Hollow RD
CrossesEvas Kill
Location1.7 MI NE of Cranesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93581, -74.11107
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2017)
Projected traffic220 by 2037
Trucks9%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$178,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cranes Hollow RD 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 RD over Evas Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

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

About 157 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Cranes Hollow RD over Evas Kill?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cranes Hollow RD over Evas Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.