US Bridges

West Foley Road over Sherwood Hollow Ck

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.5 MI E Five Mile Point · Structure no. 000000002225520

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
920
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Foley Road over Sherwood Hollow Ck is a concrete culvert carrying West Foley Road over Sherwood Hollow Ck in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,288 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Foley Road
CrossesSherwood Hollow Ck
Location1.5 MI E Five Mile Point
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10026, -75.79216
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2016)
Projected traffic1,288 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$291,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Foley Road over Sherwood Hollow Ck built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Foley Road over Sherwood Hollow Ck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does West Foley Road over Sherwood Hollow Ck carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Foley Road over Sherwood Hollow Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns West Foley Road over Sherwood Hollow Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.