US Bridges

Wagners Hollow RD over Caroga Creek

Poor

Montgomery County, New York · 2.2 MI NW of Stone Arabia · Structure no. 000000003309760

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagners Hollow RD over Caroga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wagners Hollow RD over Caroga Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2038. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWagners Hollow RD
CrossesCaroga Creek
Location2.2 MI NW of Stone Arabia
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.97658, -74.58869
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 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 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wagners Hollow RD over Caroga Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagners Hollow RD over Caroga Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

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 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wagners Hollow RD over Caroga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.