US Bridges

Day Hollow Road over Foster Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 5.6 MI E of Owego · Structure no. 000000003335360

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,934
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Day Hollow Road over Foster Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Day Hollow Road over Foster Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 43 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,934 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,349 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesDay Hollow Road
CrossesFoster Creek
Location5.6 MI E of Owego
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10905, -76.16126
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,934 (2020)
Projected traffic2,349 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Day Hollow Road over Foster Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Day Hollow Road over Foster 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Day Hollow Road over Foster Creek carry?

About 1,934 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Day Hollow Road over Foster Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Day Hollow Road over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.