US Bridges

County Road 47 over Little Maben Hollow

Good

Ulster County, New York · 1.3 MI S of Oliverea · Structure no. 000000003025100

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 47 over Little Maben Hollow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 47 over Little Maben Hollow in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 55 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 47
CrossesLittle Maben Hollow
Location1.3 MI S of Oliverea
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.04907, -74.44918
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2021)
Projected traffic230 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 47 over Little Maben Hollow built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is County Road 47 over Little Maben Hollow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 47 over Little Maben Hollow carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 47 over Little Maben Hollow?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 47 over Little Maben Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.