US Bridges

County Road 28 over Big Hollow Run

Good

Schuyler County, New York · 2.7 MI NW of Watkins Glen · Structure no. 000000003332680

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
272
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 28 over Big Hollow Run is a steel culvert carrying County Road 28 over Big Hollow Run in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 28
CrossesBig Hollow Run
Location2.7 MI NW of Watkins Glen
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.40756, -76.91244
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2021)
Projected traffic381 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$222,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 28 over Big Hollow Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 28 over Big Hollow Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 28 over Big Hollow Run carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is County Road 28 over Big Hollow Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns County Road 28 over Big Hollow Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.