US Bridges

Big Hollow Road over Batavia Kill

Fair

Greene County, New York · 4 MI E Hensonville · Structure no. 000000003302870

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Hollow Road over Batavia Kill in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2037. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Hollow Road
CrossesBatavia Kill
Location4 MI E Hensonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.29304, -74.14569
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Hollow Road over Batavia Kill built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Hollow Road over Batavia Kill 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 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 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Big Hollow Road over Batavia Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.