US Bridges

Gallows Hill Road over Peekskill Hollow Ck

Poor

Westchester County, New York · 2.3 MI NE of Peekskill · Structure no. 000000003348420

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,254
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallows Hill Road over Peekskill Hollow Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gallows Hill Road over Peekskill Hollow Ck in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 3,254 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,026 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGallows Hill Road
CrossesPeekskill Hollow Ck
Location2.3 MI NE of Peekskill
Coordinates41.31781, -73.90532
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,254 (2021)
Projected traffic4,026 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gallows Hill Road over Peekskill Hollow Ck built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gallows Hill Road over Peekskill Hollow Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does Gallows Hill Road over Peekskill Hollow Ck carry?

About 3,254 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gallows Hill Road over Peekskill Hollow Ck?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Gallows Hill Road over Peekskill Hollow Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.