US Bridges

Church Road over Peekskill Hollow Creek

Fair

Putnam County, New York · 2.1 MI NW of Shrub Oak · Structure no. 000000003345670

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,081
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Road over Peekskill Hollow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Road 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 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 2,081 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,574 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Road
CrossesPeekskill Hollow Creek
Location2.1 MI NW of Shrub Oak
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPutnam County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.35357, -73.84207
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,081 (2020)
Projected traffic2,574 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Road over Peekskill Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Road over Peekskill Hollow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Church Road over Peekskill Hollow Creek carry?

About 2,081 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Church Road over Peekskill Hollow Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Church Road over Peekskill Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.