FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SNOWBALL HOLLOW RO

Carrying SNOWBALL HOLLOW RO over SNOWBALL HOLLOW CREEK

4.5 MI NW OF WELLSVILLE, Allegany, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
60 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SNOWBALL HOLLOW RO

The SNOWBALL HOLLOW RO bridge in Allegany, New York carries SNOWBALL HOLLOW RO over SNOWBALL HOLLOW CREEK. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 230 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 59.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SNOWBALL HOLLOW RO compares

▲ 18.0
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of New York bridges
400
Bridges in Allegany · 25 in Poor condition
SNOWBALL HOLLOW RO 59.9 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.8
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
59.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
230 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002215000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SNOWBALL HOLLOW RO is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SNOWBALL HOLLOW RO against other structures in Allegany and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SNOWBALL HOLLOW RO?

SNOWBALL HOLLOW RO in Allegany, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SNOWBALL HOLLOW RO inspected?

SNOWBALL HOLLOW RO's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 230 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SNOWBALL HOLLOW RO is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SNOWBALL HOLLOW RO?

SNOWBALL HOLLOW RO has an NBI inventory load rating of 59.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SNOWBALL HOLLOW RO?

SNOWBALL HOLLOW RO is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is SNOWBALL HOLLOW RO and does age affect safety?

SNOWBALL HOLLOW RO was built in 1995, making it 31 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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