US Bridges

Rowe Road over Dutch Hollow Brook

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 2 MI SW of Mandana · Structure no. 000000002206880

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rowe Road over Dutch Hollow Brook is a steel culvert carrying Rowe Road over Dutch Hollow Brook in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRowe Road
CrossesDutch Hollow Brook
Location2 MI SW of Mandana
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.84441, -76.42236
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$294,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rowe Road over Dutch Hollow Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rowe Road over Dutch Hollow Brook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rowe Road over Dutch Hollow Brook carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rowe Road over Dutch Hollow Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Rowe Road over Dutch Hollow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.