US Bridges

Wagners Hollow RD over Caroga Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 2.7 MI NW of Stone Arabia · Structure no. 000000003309770

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2021 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 1900 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 125 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 5 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWagners Hollow RD
CrossesCaroga Creek
Location2.7 MI NW of Stone Arabia
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.98439, -74.58683
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2021)
Projected traffic130 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 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 Wagners Hollow RD over Caroga Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Wagners Hollow RD over Caroga Creek 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 August 2023.

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

About 93 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wagners Hollow RD over Caroga Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wagners Hollow RD over Caroga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.