US Bridges

Gregory Hollow RD over Downs Brook

Good

Delaware County, New York · 5 N.Of Downsville · Structure no. 000000002267000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gregory Hollow RD over Downs Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gregory Hollow RD over Downs Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesGregory Hollow RD
CrossesDowns Brook
Location5 N.Of Downsville
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13653, -74.96669
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2017)
Projected traffic71 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gregory Hollow RD over Downs Brook built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gregory Hollow RD over Downs 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Gregory Hollow RD over Downs Brook carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Gregory Hollow RD over Downs Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Gregory Hollow RD over Downs Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.