US Bridges

Alvord Hill Road over Woodward Hllow Ck

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 5.5 Miles West of Jasper · Structure no. 000000002217340

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alvord Hill Road over Woodward Hllow Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alvord Hill Road over Woodward Hllow Ck in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesAlvord Hill Road
CrossesWoodward Hllow Ck
Location5.5 Miles West of Jasper
Coordinates42.1219, -77.6094
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2021)
Projected traffic39 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$814,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alvord Hill Road over Woodward Hllow Ck built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alvord Hill Road over Woodward Hllow Ck 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Alvord Hill Road over Woodward Hllow Ck carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Alvord Hill Road over Woodward Hllow Ck?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Alvord Hill Road over Woodward Hllow Ck?

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