US Bridges

RTE 60 over Dutch Hollow Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · JCT SH 60 & SH 83 · Structure no. 000000001027880

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,640
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 60 over Dutch Hollow Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 60 over Dutch Hollow Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 10,640 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,690 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 60
CrossesDutch Hollow Creek
LocationJCT SH 60 & SH 83
RouteState Highway 60
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.41472, -79.30467
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,640 (2021)
Projected traffic10,690 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 60 over Dutch Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 60 over Dutch Hollow Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 60 over Dutch Hollow Creek carry?

About 10,640 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 60 over Dutch Hollow Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 60 over Dutch Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.