US Bridges

County Road 126 over Woodward Hollow Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 0.7 MI E of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000003334540

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 126 over Woodward Hollow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 126 over Woodward Hollow Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 217 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 126
CrossesWoodward Hollow Creek
Location0.7 MI E of Greenwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13255, -77.63517
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2021)
Projected traffic304 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$720,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 126 over Woodward Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 126 over Woodward Hollow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 126 over Woodward Hollow Creek carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 126 over Woodward Hollow Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 126 over Woodward Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.