US Bridges

Lake Drive over Lake Peekskill Outlet

Fair

Putnam County, New York · 3.8 MI NE of Peekskill · Structure no. 000000003224000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,458
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Drive over Lake Peekskill Outlet is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Drive over Lake Peekskill Outlet in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,458 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,041 by 2037. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLake Drive
CrossesLake Peekskill Outlet
Location3.8 MI NE of Peekskill
Coordinates41.33695, -73.87993
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,458 (2017)
Projected traffic2,041 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Drive over Lake Peekskill Outlet built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Drive over Lake Peekskill Outlet 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Drive over Lake Peekskill Outlet carry?

About 1,458 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lake Drive over Lake Peekskill Outlet?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Drive over Lake Peekskill Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.