US Bridges

Pennsylvania Road over Fay Hollow Brook

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Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.6 MI SW of Hinsdale · Structure no. 000000003321830

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Road over Fay Hollow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennsylvania Road over Fay Hollow Brook in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Road
CrossesFay Hollow Brook
Location1.6 MI SW of Hinsdale
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.14882, -78.4059
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2021)
Projected traffic266 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Road over Fay Hollow Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Road over Fay Hollow Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Road over Fay Hollow Brook carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Road over Fay Hollow Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Road over Fay Hollow Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.