US Bridges

Snowball Hollow Ro over Snowball Hollow Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 4.0 MI NW of Wellsville · Structure no. 000000002214990

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snowball Hollow Ro over Snowball Hollow Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Snowball Hollow Ro over Snowball Hollow Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSnowball Hollow Ro
CrossesSnowball Hollow Creek
Location4.0 MI NW of Wellsville
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.14998, -78.01397
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic322 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$971,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snowball Hollow Ro over Snowball Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snowball Hollow Ro over Snowball Hollow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Snowball Hollow Ro over Snowball Hollow Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Snowball Hollow Ro over Snowball Hollow Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Snowball Hollow Ro over Snowball Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.