US Bridges

Geiger Hollow RD over Four Mile Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.6 MI SW of Olean · Structure no. 000000002211830

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geiger Hollow RD over Four Mile Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Geiger Hollow RD over Four Mile Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 70 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGeiger Hollow RD
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location2.6 MI SW of Olean
Coordinates42.03437, -78.48932
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2021)
Projected traffic45 by 2041
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Geiger Hollow RD over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Geiger Hollow RD over Four Mile 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Geiger Hollow RD over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Geiger Hollow RD over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Geiger Hollow RD over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.