Sprout Brook Road over Canopus Creek
PoorPosted for loadPutnam County, New York · 3.7 MI NE of Peekskill · Structure no. 000000003345690
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,867
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sprout Brook Road over Canopus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sprout Brook Road over Canopus Creek in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 90 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 1,867 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sprout Brook Road over Canopus Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is Sprout Brook Road over Canopus 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Sprout Brook Road over Canopus Creek carry?
About 1,867 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sprout Brook Road over Canopus Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Sprout Brook Road over Canopus Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.