US Bridges

Big Hollow Road over English Brook

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Warren County, New York · .6MI N I-87 EXIT22 +RTE.9 · Structure no. 000000003370170

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Hollow Road over English Brook is a concrete frame carrying Big Hollow Road over English Brook in Warren County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Hollow Road
CrossesEnglish Brook
Location.6MI N I-87 EXIT22 +RTE.9
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.43995, -73.7227
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2018)
Projected traffic130 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$223,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Hollow Road over English Brook built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Hollow Road over English Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Big Hollow Road over English Brook carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Big Hollow Road over English Brook?

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 Big Hollow Road over English Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.