US Bridges

RTE 23 over Hollowville Creek

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 1.1 MI E JCT Rts 23+217 · Structure no. 000000001017840

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,658
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Hollowville Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 23 over Hollowville Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5,658 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,283 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23
CrossesHollowville Creek
Location1.1 MI E JCT Rts 23+217
RouteState Highway 23
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.2129, -73.70367
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,658 (2020)
Projected traffic6,283 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$921,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Hollowville Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23 over Hollowville Creek 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 RTE 23 over Hollowville Creek carry?

About 5,658 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over Hollowville Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Hollowville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.