US Bridges

RTE 36 over Coover Hollow Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.3 MI N of Troupsburg · Structure no. 000000001023490

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,021
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over Coover Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 36 over Coover Hollow Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64.6 mi (104 km).

CarriesRTE 36
CrossesCoover Hollow Creek
Location1.3 MI N of Troupsburg
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates42.05577, -77.54986
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,021 (2020)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64.6 mi (104 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over Coover Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 36 over Coover Hollow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 36 over Coover Hollow Creek carry?

About 1,021 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 36 over Coover Hollow Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 36 over Coover Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.