Backer Road over Eaton Hollow Crk
FairChemung County, New York · 1 Mile NE of Post Creek · Structure no. 000000002268460
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 204
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Backer Road over Eaton Hollow Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Backer Road over Eaton Hollow Crk in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 51 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Backer Road over Eaton Hollow Crk built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Backer Road over Eaton Hollow Crk 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Backer Road over Eaton Hollow Crk carry?
About 204 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Backer Road over Eaton Hollow Crk?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Backer Road over Eaton Hollow Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.