US Bridges

RTE 201 over Finch Hollow Crk

Fair

Broome County, New York · .2 MI N JCT SH 201 & SH 1 · Structure no. 000000001063309

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,825
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 201 over Finch Hollow Crk is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 201 over Finch Hollow Crk in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 29,825 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,231 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 201
CrossesFinch Hollow Crk
Location.2 MI N JCT SH 201 & SH 1
RouteState Highway 201
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12332, -75.97128
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,825 (2014)
Projected traffic36,231 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 201 over Finch Hollow Crk built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 201 over Finch Hollow Crk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 201 over Finch Hollow Crk carry?

About 29,825 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 201 over Finch Hollow Crk?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns RTE 201 over Finch Hollow Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.