Horton Hollow Road over Canopus Creek
PoorPosted for loadPutnam County, New York · 1.5 MI SW of Oscawana L · Structure no. 000000002223990
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 178
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Horton Hollow Road over Canopus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horton Hollow Road over Canopus Creek in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 178 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Horton Hollow Road over Canopus Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Horton Hollow Road over Canopus Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Horton Hollow Road over Canopus Creek carry?
About 178 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Horton Hollow Road over Canopus Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Horton Hollow Road over Canopus Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.