US Bridges

RTE 34 over King Hollow Creek

Poor

Tioga County, New York · 4.4 MI N of Waverly · Structure no. 000000001090940

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,319
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 34 over King Hollow Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 34 over King Hollow Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 4,319 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,505 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

CarriesRTE 34
CrossesKing Hollow Creek
Location4.4 MI N of Waverly
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates42.06991, -76.54334
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,319 (2021)
Projected traffic4,505 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$586,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 34 over King Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 34 over King Hollow Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 34 over King Hollow Creek carry?

About 4,319 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 34 over King Hollow Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 34 over King Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.