US Bridges

Daniel Zenker DR over Owens Hollow Crek

Good

Chemung County, New York · 0.6MI N.Big FLATS-ADJRT17 · Structure no. 000000002266760

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,523
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daniel Zenker DR over Owens Hollow Crek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Daniel Zenker DR over Owens Hollow Crek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 40 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,523 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,121 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDaniel Zenker DR
CrossesOwens Hollow Crek
Location0.6MI N.Big FLATS-ADJRT17
Coordinates42.14208, -76.94435
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,523 (2020)
Projected traffic3,121 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Daniel Zenker DR over Owens Hollow Crek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Daniel Zenker DR over Owens Hollow Crek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Daniel Zenker DR over Owens Hollow Crek carry?

About 2,523 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Daniel Zenker DR over Owens Hollow Crek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Daniel Zenker DR over Owens Hollow Crek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.