US Bridges

Mitchell Hollow RD over Mad Brook

Fair

Greene County, New York · 1.8MI S of CR 10 JCT · Structure no. 000000003302840

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
643
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell Hollow RD over Mad Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mitchell Hollow RD over Mad Brook in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 64 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 643 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMitchell Hollow RD
CrossesMad Brook
Location1.8MI S of CR 10 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.343, -74.24683
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2017)
Projected traffic900 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$798,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mitchell Hollow RD over Mad Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Mitchell Hollow RD over Mad Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mitchell Hollow RD over Mad Brook carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mitchell Hollow RD over Mad Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell Hollow RD over Mad Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.