US Bridges

Hollow RD over E.Fk.Tonawanda CR

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 3.0 MI S Johnsonburg · Structure no. 000000003320030

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollow RD over E.Fk.Tonawanda CR is a steel culvert carrying Hollow RD over E.Fk.Tonawanda CR in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHollow RD
CrossesE.Fk.Tonawanda CR
Location3.0 MI S Johnsonburg
CountyWyoming County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.69555, -78.30496
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2020)
Projected traffic69 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$446,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollow RD over E.Fk.Tonawanda CR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollow RD over E.Fk.Tonawanda CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hollow RD over E.Fk.Tonawanda CR carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hollow RD over E.Fk.Tonawanda CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hollow RD over E.Fk.Tonawanda CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.