US Bridges

Harris Hollow RD over Branch of Clear Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 2 Miles NW of Ellington · Structure no. 000000003324540

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris Hollow RD over Branch of Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harris Hollow RD over Branch of Clear Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHarris Hollow RD
CrossesBranch of Clear Creek
Location2 Miles NW of Ellington
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.23203, -79.15672
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2019)
Projected traffic76 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$715,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harris Hollow RD over Branch of Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harris Hollow RD over Branch of Clear 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Harris Hollow RD over Branch of Clear Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Harris Hollow RD over Branch of Clear Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Harris Hollow RD over Branch of Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.