US Bridges

Hotchkiss Hollow R over Hotchkiss Run

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.6 MI SW of Steamburg · Structure no. 000000002211940

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hotchkiss Hollow R over Hotchkiss Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Hotchkiss Hollow R over Hotchkiss Run in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHotchkiss Hollow R
CrossesHotchkiss Run
Location2.6 MI SW of Steamburg
Coordinates42.07777, -78.9318
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2019)
Projected traffic36 by 2039
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$481,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hotchkiss Hollow R over Hotchkiss Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hotchkiss Hollow R over Hotchkiss Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Hotchkiss Hollow R over Hotchkiss Run carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hotchkiss Hollow R over Hotchkiss Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Hotchkiss Hollow R over Hotchkiss Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.