US Bridges

Church Hill Road over Negro Hollow Ck

Fair

Chenango County, New York · Church Hill Road · Structure no. 000000003351410

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Hill Road over Negro Hollow Ck is a wood or timber slab carrying Church Hill Road over Negro Hollow Ck in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1985, 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 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesChurch Hill Road
CrossesNegro Hollow Ck
LocationChurch Hill Road
Coordinates42.65324, -75.4779
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2018)
Projected traffic46 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$601,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Hill Road over Negro Hollow Ck built?

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

What condition is Church Hill Road over Negro Hollow Ck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Church Hill Road over Negro Hollow Ck carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Church Hill Road over Negro Hollow Ck?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Church Hill Road over Negro Hollow Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.