US Bridges

RTE 20 over Hand Hollow Brook

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 1.6 MI E Rens+col Cl · Structure no. 000000001016030

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,476
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over Hand Hollow Brook is a concrete slab carrying RTE 20 over Hand Hollow Brook in Columbia 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 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 5,476 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,528 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 20
CrossesHand Hollow Brook
Location1.6 MI E Rens+col Cl
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.48523, -73.47488
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,476 (2021)
Projected traffic5,528 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over Hand Hollow Brook built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 20 over Hand Hollow Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 20 over Hand Hollow Brook carry?

About 5,476 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over Hand Hollow Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over Hand Hollow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.