US Bridges

Peekskill Hollow R over Peekskill Hollow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Putnam County, New York · 3.5 MI N of Shrub Oak · Structure no. 000000003345640

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,068
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peekskill Hollow R over Peekskill Hollow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peekskill Hollow R over Peekskill Hollow Creek in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,068 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,512 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPeekskill Hollow R
CrossesPeekskill Hollow Creek
Location3.5 MI N of Shrub Oak
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.37726, -73.82819
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,068 (2020)
Projected traffic2,512 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peekskill Hollow R over Peekskill Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peekskill Hollow R over Peekskill Hollow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Peekskill Hollow R over Peekskill Hollow Creek carry?

About 2,068 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Peekskill Hollow R over Peekskill Hollow Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Peekskill Hollow R over Peekskill Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.