US Bridges

Biggar Hollow RD over Biggar Hollow Crk

Good

Delaware County, New York · 1 MI Off SH28 W of Andes · Structure no. 000000003369460

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Biggar Hollow RD over Biggar Hollow Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Biggar Hollow RD over Biggar Hollow Crk in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBiggar Hollow RD
CrossesBiggar Hollow Crk
Location1 MI Off SH28 W of Andes
Coordinates42.20554, -74.81491
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic28 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$835,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Biggar Hollow RD over Biggar Hollow Crk built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Biggar Hollow RD over Biggar Hollow Crk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Biggar Hollow RD over Biggar Hollow Crk carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Biggar Hollow RD over Biggar Hollow Crk?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Biggar Hollow RD over Biggar Hollow Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.