US Bridges

Botsford Hollow Ro over Rush Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 2.3 MI SE of Fillmore · Structure no. 000000002214750

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Botsford Hollow Ro over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Botsford Hollow Ro over Rush Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2038. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBotsford Hollow Ro
CrossesRush Creek
Location2.3 MI SE of Fillmore
Coordinates42.44499, -78.08038
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2018)
Projected traffic277 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Botsford Hollow Ro over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Botsford Hollow Ro over Rush 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Botsford Hollow Ro over Rush Creek carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Botsford Hollow Ro over Rush Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Botsford Hollow Ro over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.