US Bridges

RTE 38A over Dutch Hollow Brk

Good

Cayuga County, New York · 3.5 MI SE JCT Rts 38A+437 · Structure no. 000000001024370

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,430
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 38A over Dutch Hollow Brk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 38A over Dutch Hollow Brk in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 65 years old, older 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 3,430 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,243 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 38A
CrossesDutch Hollow Brk
Location3.5 MI SE JCT Rts 38A+437
RouteState Highway 38A
Coordinates42.86432, -76.50782
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,430 (2020)
Projected traffic4,243 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 38A over Dutch Hollow Brk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is RTE 38A over Dutch Hollow Brk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 38A over Dutch Hollow Brk carry?

About 3,430 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 38A over Dutch Hollow Brk?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 38A over Dutch Hollow Brk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.