US Bridges

County Road 179 over Elm Hollow Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 1.5 MI NW of Liv Manor · Structure no. 000000003356330

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 179 over Elm Hollow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 179 over Elm Hollow Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 59 years old, older 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 179
CrossesElm Hollow Brook
Location1.5 MI NW of Liv Manor
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.92296, -74.83626
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2018)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$412,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 179 over Elm Hollow Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is County Road 179 over Elm Hollow Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 179 over Elm Hollow Brook carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 179 over Elm Hollow Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns County Road 179 over Elm Hollow Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.