US Bridges

Pump House Road over Peekskill Hollow Brook

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 2.0 MI NE of Peekskill · Structure no. 000000003348430

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,534
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pump House Road over Peekskill Hollow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pump House Road over Peekskill Hollow Brook in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 95 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 1,534 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,148 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPump House Road
CrossesPeekskill Hollow Brook
Location2.0 MI NE of Peekskill
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.31425, -73.90874
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,534 (2019)
Projected traffic2,148 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pump House Road over Peekskill Hollow Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is Pump House Road over Peekskill Hollow Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pump House Road over Peekskill Hollow Brook carry?

About 1,534 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pump House Road over Peekskill Hollow Brook?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pump House Road over Peekskill Hollow Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.