US Bridges

White Hollow Road over Glen Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 4 MI West of Watkins Glen · Structure no. 000000002268610

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

White Hollow Road over Glen Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying White Hollow Road over Glen Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Hollow Road
CrossesGlen Creek
Location4 MI West of Watkins Glen
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.36359, -76.91448
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic280 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Hollow Road over Glen Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Hollow Road over Glen 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does White Hollow Road over Glen Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is White Hollow Road over Glen Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns White Hollow Road over Glen Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.