US Bridges

Wagners Hollow RD over Caroga Creek

Good

Montgomery County, New York · 2.4 MI NW of Stone Arabia · Structure no. 000000003309740

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagners Hollow RD over Caroga Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Wagners Hollow RD over Caroga Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 94 years old, older 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2038. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWagners Hollow RD
CrossesCaroga Creek
Location2.4 MI NW of Stone Arabia
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.96749, -74.60094
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2018)
Projected traffic160 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wagners Hollow RD over Caroga Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Wagners Hollow RD over Caroga Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wagners Hollow RD over Caroga Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wagners Hollow RD over Caroga Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wagners Hollow RD over Caroga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.