US Bridges

Hotchkiss Hollow over Hotchkiss Run

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.7 MI SW of Steamburg · Structure no. 000000003320790

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hotchkiss Hollow over Hotchkiss Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hotchkiss Hollow over Hotchkiss Run in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHotchkiss Hollow
CrossesHotchkiss Run
Location2.7 MI SW of Steamburg
Coordinates42.07911, -78.93381
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hotchkiss Hollow over Hotchkiss Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hotchkiss Hollow over Hotchkiss Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hotchkiss Hollow over Hotchkiss Run carry?

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

How long is Hotchkiss Hollow over Hotchkiss Run?

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

Who owns Hotchkiss Hollow over Hotchkiss Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.