US Bridges

Oscawanna Lake RD over Peekskll Hollow Creek

Good

Putnam County, New York · 2.9 MI W of Shrub Oak · Structure no. 000000003345680

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,557
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oscawanna Lake RD over Peekskll Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oscawanna Lake RD over Peekskll Hollow Creek in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 61 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,557 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,587 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOscawanna Lake RD
CrossesPeekskll Hollow Creek
Location2.9 MI W of Shrub Oak
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.33327, -73.87499
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,557 (2021)
Projected traffic10,587 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oscawanna Lake RD over Peekskll Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Oscawanna Lake RD over Peekskll Hollow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Oscawanna Lake RD over Peekskll Hollow Creek carry?

About 8,557 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oscawanna Lake RD over Peekskll Hollow Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Oscawanna Lake RD over Peekskll Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.