US Bridges

County Road 126 over Fisher Hollow Crk

FairPosted for load

Steuben County, New York · 0.7 MI SE of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000003334560

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 126 over Fisher Hollow Crk is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 126 over Fisher Hollow Crk 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 217 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesFisher Hollow Crk
Location0.7 MI SE of Greenwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12874, -77.6377
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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$517,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 126 over Fisher Hollow Crk built?

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

What condition is County Road 126 over Fisher Hollow Crk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 126 over Fisher Hollow Crk carry?

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

How long is County Road 126 over Fisher Hollow Crk?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 126 over Fisher Hollow Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.