US Bridges

Dutch Hollow Road over Dutch Hollow Crk RTE I8

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.5 MI NW Greenhurst · Structure no. 000000003324340

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,735
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch Hollow Road over Dutch Hollow Crk RTE I8 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dutch Hollow Road over Dutch Hollow Crk RTE I8 in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,735 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,146 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesDutch Hollow Road
CrossesDutch Hollow Crk RTE I8
Location0.5 MI NW Greenhurst
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12824, -79.31028
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck66 ft (20 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,735 (2020)
Projected traffic2,146 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dutch Hollow Road over Dutch Hollow Crk RTE I8 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutch Hollow Road over Dutch Hollow Crk RTE I8 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Dutch Hollow Road over Dutch Hollow Crk RTE I8 carry?

About 1,735 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dutch Hollow Road over Dutch Hollow Crk RTE I8?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Dutch Hollow Road over Dutch Hollow Crk RTE I8?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.