US Bridges

Big Hollow Road over Batavia Kill

Good

Greene County, New York · 3.3 MI NE Hmlt Maplecrest · Structure no. 000000003201360

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Hollow Road over Batavia Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Hollow Road over Batavia Kill in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBig Hollow Road
CrossesBatavia Kill
Location3.3 MI NE Hmlt Maplecrest
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.29313, -74.13317
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2017)
Projected traffic94 by 2037
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$780,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Hollow Road over Batavia Kill built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Hollow Road over Batavia Kill 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 Big Hollow Road over Batavia Kill carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Big Hollow Road over Batavia Kill?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Big Hollow Road over Batavia Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.