US Bridges

Lonkto Hollow Road over Bay State Brook

PoorPosted for load

Cattaraugus County, New York · 3 MI SW of Exit 19 - I86 · Structure no. 000000002267750

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lonkto Hollow Road over Bay State Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Lonkto Hollow Road over Bay State Brook in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLonkto Hollow Road
CrossesBay State Brook
Location3 MI SW of Exit 19 - I86
Coordinates42.08586, -78.80303
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic21 (2018)
Projected traffic29 by 2038
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$187,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lonkto Hollow Road over Bay State Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lonkto Hollow Road over Bay State Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lonkto Hollow Road over Bay State Brook carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lonkto Hollow Road over Bay State Brook?

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

Who owns Lonkto Hollow Road over Bay State Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.