US Bridges

Babcock Hollow RD over Babcock Hollow Ck

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 1.7 MI N of RTE 221 · Structure no. 000000003311940

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Babcock Hollow RD over Babcock Hollow Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Babcock Hollow RD over Babcock Hollow Ck in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 70 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesBabcock Hollow RD
CrossesBabcock Hollow Ck
Location1.7 MI N of RTE 221
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.46196, -76.17739
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating87 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2017)
Projected traffic273 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$399,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Babcock Hollow RD over Babcock Hollow Ck built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Babcock Hollow RD over Babcock Hollow Ck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Babcock Hollow RD over Babcock Hollow Ck carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Babcock Hollow RD over Babcock Hollow Ck?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Babcock Hollow RD over Babcock Hollow Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.