US Bridges

Spaulding Road over Harrisburg Hollow Creek

Poor

Steuben County, New York · 1.7 MI SE of Kanona · Structure no. 000000002216330

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
426
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spaulding Road over Harrisburg Hollow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spaulding Road over Harrisburg Hollow Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 426 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 596 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSpaulding Road
CrossesHarrisburg Hollow Creek
Location1.7 MI SE of Kanona
Coordinates42.3553, -77.34311
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2018)
Projected traffic596 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township 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$854,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spaulding Road over Harrisburg Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spaulding Road over Harrisburg Hollow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Spaulding Road over Harrisburg Hollow Creek carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Spaulding Road over Harrisburg Hollow Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Spaulding Road over Harrisburg Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.