US Bridges

Harris Hollow RD over Trib Clear Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.8 MI NW of Ellington · Structure no. 000000003324580

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 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 1966, so it is 59 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHarris Hollow RD
CrossesTrib Clear Creek
Location1.8 MI NW of Ellington
Coordinates42.22811, -79.13813
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.5 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 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harris Hollow RD over Trib 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 July 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Harris Hollow RD over Trib Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.