US Bridges

Woodworth Hollow over Little Valley Crk

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.9 MI SW of Elkdale · Structure no. 000000003322380

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodworth Hollow over Little Valley Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodworth Hollow over Little Valley Crk in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWoodworth Hollow
CrossesLittle Valley Crk
Location0.9 MI SW of Elkdale
Coordinates42.2042, -78.76217
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 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2021)
Projected traffic59 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

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$967,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodworth Hollow over Little Valley Crk built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Woodworth Hollow over Little Valley Crk 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 Woodworth Hollow over Little Valley Crk carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Woodworth Hollow over Little Valley Crk?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Woodworth Hollow over Little Valley Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.