US Bridges

Harris Hollow RD over Trib Clear Creek

PoorPosted for load

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.6 MI NW of Ellington · Structure no. 000000003324560

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris Hollow RD over Trib Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harris Hollow RD over Trib Clear Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 68 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHarris Hollow RD
CrossesTrib Clear Creek
Location1.6 MI NW of Ellington
Coordinates42.22765, -79.13624
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harris Hollow RD over Trib Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Harris Hollow RD over Trib Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

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

How long is Harris Hollow RD over Trib Clear Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Harris Hollow RD over Trib Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.