US Bridges

County Road 16 over Birdseye Hollow

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2.4 Miles W of Bradford · Structure no. 000000003333170

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
326
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Birdseye Hollow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 16 over Birdseye Hollow in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 74 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 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 326 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesBirdseye Hollow
Location2.4 Miles W of Bradford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.36546, -77.1536
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2018)
Projected traffic456 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$860,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Birdseye Hollow built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is County Road 16 over Birdseye Hollow 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over Birdseye Hollow carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Birdseye Hollow?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Birdseye Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.