US Bridges

County Road 34 over Hollow Brook

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 1.7 MI S of West Lebanon · Structure no. 000000003342560

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 34 over Hollow Brook in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 80 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.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 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
Location1.7 MI S of West Lebanon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.46159, -73.45888
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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$906,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 34 over Hollow Brook built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

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 2023.

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 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 34 over Hollow Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.