US Bridges

Fox Hollow Road over Fox Hollow Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 0.7 MI S of Allaben · Structure no. 000000003346670

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
241
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Hollow Road over Fox Hollow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fox Hollow Road over Fox Hollow Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 29 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 241 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Hollow Road
CrossesFox Hollow Creek
Location0.7 MI S of Allaben
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.1069, -74.38467
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2020)
Projected traffic337 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$632,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Hollow Road over Fox Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Fox Hollow Road over Fox Hollow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Fox Hollow Road over Fox Hollow Creek carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fox Hollow Road over Fox Hollow Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Hollow Road over Fox Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.