US Bridges

Benton Hollow RD over Benton Hollow Brk

PoorPosted for load

Sullivan County, New York · 1.6 Miles W of Parksville · Structure no. 000000003356720

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benton Hollow RD over Benton Hollow Brk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benton Hollow RD over Benton Hollow Brk in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBenton Hollow RD
CrossesBenton Hollow Brk
Location1.6 Miles W of Parksville
Coordinates41.86019, -74.78616
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2018)
Projected traffic109 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$319,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Benton Hollow RD over Benton Hollow Brk built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benton Hollow RD over Benton Hollow Brk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Benton Hollow RD over Benton Hollow Brk carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Benton Hollow RD over Benton Hollow Brk?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Benton Hollow RD over Benton Hollow Brk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.