US Bridges

Canopus Hollow RD over Canopus Creek

Fair

Putnam County, New York · 1.5 MI SW of Oscawana Lk · Structure no. 000000002223940

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,348
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canopus Hollow RD over Canopus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Canopus Hollow RD over Canopus Creek in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,348 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,887 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCanopus Hollow RD
CrossesCanopus Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of Oscawana Lk
CountyPutnam County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.38414, -73.87383
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,348 (2017)
Projected traffic1,887 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$572,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canopus Hollow RD over Canopus Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canopus Hollow RD over Canopus 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 2023.

How much traffic does Canopus Hollow RD over Canopus Creek carry?

About 1,348 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Canopus Hollow RD over Canopus Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Canopus Hollow RD over Canopus Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.