FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GALLOWS HILL ROAD

Carrying GALLOWS HILL ROAD over PEEKSKILL HOLLOW CK

2.3 MI NE OF PEEKSKILL, Westchester, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GALLOWS HILL ROAD

The GALLOWS HILL ROAD bridge in Westchester, New York carries GALLOWS HILL ROAD over PEEKSKILL HOLLOW CK. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 34.1 meters (112 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,254 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How GALLOWS HILL ROAD compares

▼ 20.8
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of New York bridges
854
Bridges in Westchester · 46 in Poor condition
GALLOWS HILL ROAD 21.1 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
40.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
17.6
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1939
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
34.1 m (112 ft)
Deck Width
8.9 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,254 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003348420

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

GALLOWS HILL ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare GALLOWS HILL ROAD against other structures in Westchester and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for GALLOWS HILL ROAD?

GALLOWS HILL ROAD in Westchester, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GALLOWS HILL ROAD inspected?

GALLOWS HILL ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,254 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GALLOWS HILL ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for GALLOWS HILL ROAD?

GALLOWS HILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GALLOWS HILL ROAD?

GALLOWS HILL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GALLOWS HILL ROAD and does age affect safety?

GALLOWS HILL ROAD was built in 1939, making it 87 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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