US Bridges

Peekskill Hollow R over Peekskill Hollow Creek

Poor

Putnam County, New York · 2.4 MI NW of Shrub Oak · Structure no. 000000003345650

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,923
2017 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 1959, so it is 66 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 3,923 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,765 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPeekskill Hollow R
CrossesPeekskill Hollow Creek
Location2.4 MI NW of Shrub Oak
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.33636, -73.86501
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,923 (2017)
Projected traffic4,765 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.9 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 1959, making it 66 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 September 2024.

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

About 3,923 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Peekskill Hollow R over Peekskill Hollow Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Peekskill Hollow R over Peekskill Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.