US Bridges

County Road 46 over Kurtz Hollow Crk

Poor

Steuben County, New York · 1.1 MI NW of S Dansville · Structure no. 000000003333730

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
282
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 46 over Kurtz Hollow Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 46 over Kurtz Hollow Crk in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty Road 46
CrossesKurtz Hollow Crk
Location1.1 MI NW of S Dansville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.48037, -77.67044
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2018)
Projected traffic395 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$847,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 46 over Kurtz Hollow Crk built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is County Road 46 over Kurtz Hollow Crk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 46 over Kurtz Hollow Crk carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 46 over Kurtz Hollow Crk?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 46 over Kurtz Hollow Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.