Big Hollow Road over South Valley Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllegany County, New York · 3.6 MI S of Canaseraga · Structure no. 000000002214430
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Hollow Road over South Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Hollow Road over South Valley Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 56 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Hollow Road over South Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Big Hollow Road over South Valley 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Big Hollow Road over South Valley Creek carry?
About 27 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Big Hollow Road over South Valley Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Big Hollow Road over South Valley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.