US Bridges

County Road 26 over Telford Hollow Bk

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 1.7 MI NW of Downsville · Structure no. 000000003351960

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
838
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over Telford Hollow Bk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 26 over Telford Hollow Bk in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 71 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 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 838 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,173 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesTelford Hollow Bk
Location1.7 MI NW of Downsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.10274, -74.98528
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2017)
Projected traffic1,173 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$993,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 26 over Telford Hollow Bk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is County Road 26 over Telford Hollow Bk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 26 over Telford Hollow Bk carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 26 over Telford Hollow Bk?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26 over Telford Hollow Bk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.