Pleasant Valley over Negro Hollow Creek
PoorPosted for loadChenango County, New York · 3.7 MI SE of Sherburne · Structure no. 000000003351420
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pleasant Valley over Negro Hollow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Valley over Negro Hollow Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pleasant Valley over Negro Hollow Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pleasant Valley over Negro Hollow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Pleasant Valley over Negro Hollow Creek carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pleasant Valley over Negro Hollow Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Pleasant Valley over Negro Hollow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.