US Bridges

Elston Hollow Road over Trib. Baldwin Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · 4.5 MI East of Elmira · Structure no. 000000002271330

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elston Hollow Road over Trib. Baldwin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elston Hollow Road over Trib. Baldwin Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 146 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElston Hollow Road
CrossesTrib. Baldwin Creek
Location4.5 MI East of Elmira
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.08854, -76.71882
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2020)
Projected traffic204 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$211,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elston Hollow Road over Trib. Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elston Hollow Road over Trib. Baldwin Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Elston Hollow Road over Trib. Baldwin Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Elston Hollow Road over Trib. Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Elston Hollow Road over Trib. Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.