US Bridges

Decker RD over Hollowville Creek

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 2.5 MI W JCT SH 23 & Tsp · Structure no. 000000002222270

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decker RD over Hollowville Creek is a concrete slab carrying Decker RD over Hollowville Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 88 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDecker RD
CrossesHollowville Creek
Location2.5 MI W JCT SH 23 & Tsp
Coordinates42.20544, -73.66106
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2020)
Projected traffic136 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$499,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Decker RD over Hollowville Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Decker RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Decker RD over Hollowville Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Decker RD over Hollowville Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Decker RD over Hollowville Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.