US Bridges

Sanford Hollow Roa over Little Genesee Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 6 Miles SW of Bolivar · Structure no. 000000002214620

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanford Hollow Roa over Little Genesee Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sanford Hollow Roa over Little Genesee Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 64 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 6 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesSanford Hollow Roa
CrossesLittle Genesee Creek
Location6 Miles SW of Bolivar
Coordinates42.01544, -78.23155
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2020)
Projected traffic203 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$953,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanford Hollow Roa over Little Genesee Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Sanford Hollow Roa over Little Genesee Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sanford Hollow Roa over Little Genesee Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Sanford Hollow Roa over Little Genesee Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sanford Hollow Roa over Little Genesee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.