US Bridges

Lyons Hollow Road over Lyons Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 4.2 MI W of Prattsburg · Structure no. 000000002217470

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons Hollow Road over Lyons Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lyons Hollow Road over Lyons Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLyons Hollow Road
CrossesLyons Creek
Location4.2 MI W of Prattsburg
Coordinates42.52407, -77.37053
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$546,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lyons Hollow Road over Lyons Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyons Hollow Road over Lyons Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lyons Hollow Road over Lyons Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Lyons Hollow Road over Lyons Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lyons Hollow Road over Lyons Creek?

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