US Bridges

County Road 34 over Hollow Brook

FairPosted for load

Columbia County, New York · 1.2 MI S of West Lebanon · Structure no. 000000003342430

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 34 over Hollow Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 34 over Hollow Brook in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 34
CrossesHollow Brook
Location1.2 MI S of West Lebanon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.46834, -73.47136
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2015)
Projected traffic228 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$864,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 34 over Hollow Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 34 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 34 over Hollow Brook carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 34 over Hollow Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 34 over Hollow Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.