US Bridges

Tar Hollow Road over Tar Hollow Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 2 MI NW of Fishs Eddy · Structure no. 000000002268260

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tar Hollow Road over Tar Hollow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Tar Hollow Road over Tar Hollow Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTar Hollow Road
CrossesTar Hollow Creek
Location2 MI NW of Fishs Eddy
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.97518, -75.21073
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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
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 rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic175 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$687,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tar Hollow Road over Tar Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tar Hollow Road over Tar Hollow Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Tar Hollow Road over Tar Hollow Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Tar Hollow Road over Tar Hollow Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Tar Hollow Road over Tar Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.