Bear Ladder Road over Cole Hollow Brook
FairSchoharie County, New York · 2.5 MI N of N Blenheim · Structure no. 000000003355240
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 93
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Ladder Road over Cole Hollow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Ladder Road over Cole Hollow Brook in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Ladder Road over Cole Hollow Brook built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Ladder Road over Cole Hollow 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Bear Ladder Road over Cole Hollow Brook carry?
About 93 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Bear Ladder Road over Cole Hollow Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Ladder Road over Cole Hollow Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.