US Bridges

Colesville Road over Fox Hollow Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 2 MI East of Binghamton · Structure no. 000000003360390

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,206
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colesville Road over Fox Hollow Creek is a steel culvert carrying Colesville Road over Fox Hollow Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 2,206 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,679 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesColesville Road
CrossesFox Hollow Creek
Location2 MI East of Binghamton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12006, -75.80951
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.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,206 (2016)
Projected traffic2,679 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$289,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colesville Road over Fox Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colesville Road over Fox 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Colesville Road over Fox Hollow Creek carry?

About 2,206 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Colesville Road over Fox Hollow Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Colesville Road over Fox Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.