US Bridges

Andes-Delance RD over Bigger Hollow Brk

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 1.5 Miles East of Andes · Structure no. 000000003351760

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andes-Delance RD over Bigger Hollow Brk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Andes-Delance RD over Bigger Hollow Brk in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 665 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesAndes-Delance RD
CrossesBigger Hollow Brk
Location1.5 Miles East of Andes
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19589, -74.8153
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2020)
Projected traffic665 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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$848,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Andes-Delance RD over Bigger Hollow Brk built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Andes-Delance RD over Bigger Hollow Brk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Andes-Delance RD over Bigger Hollow Brk carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Andes-Delance RD over Bigger Hollow Brk?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Andes-Delance RD over Bigger Hollow Brk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.