US Bridges

Brace Hollow Road over Fall Clove Brook

Good

Delaware County, New York · Brace Hollow X Fall Clove · Structure no. 000000002226530

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brace Hollow Road over Fall Clove Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brace Hollow Road over Fall Clove Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 38 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBrace Hollow Road
CrossesFall Clove Brook
LocationBrace Hollow X Fall Clove
Coordinates42.14818, -74.87267
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2017)
Projected traffic13 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$637,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brace Hollow Road over Fall Clove Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Brace Hollow Road over Fall Clove Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Brace Hollow Road over Fall Clove Brook carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Brace Hollow Road over Fall Clove Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Brace Hollow Road over Fall Clove Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.