US Bridges

Breed Hollow Road over Cuthrie Run

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 2.9 MI N of Big Flats · Structure no. 000000003331560

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
246
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breed Hollow Road over Cuthrie Run is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Breed Hollow Road over Cuthrie Run in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 81 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesBreed Hollow Road
CrossesCuthrie Run
Location2.9 MI N of Big Flats
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17885, -76.92518
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2018)
Projected traffic344 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$712,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Breed Hollow Road over Cuthrie Run built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Breed Hollow Road over Cuthrie Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Breed Hollow Road over Cuthrie Run carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Breed Hollow Road over Cuthrie Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Breed Hollow Road over Cuthrie Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.