WOODWORTH HOLLOW
Carrying WOODWORTH HOLLOW over LITTLE VALLEY CRK
0.9 MI SW OF ELKDALE, Cattaraugus, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WOODWORTH HOLLOW
The WOODWORTH HOLLOW bridge in Cattaraugus, New York carries WOODWORTH HOLLOW over LITTLE VALLEY CRK. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 42 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WOODWORTH HOLLOW compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1986
- Last Reconstructed
- 1990
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 16.8 m (55 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 42 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003322380
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WOODWORTH HOLLOW 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 WOODWORTH HOLLOW against other structures in Cattaraugus and across New York. New York bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for WOODWORTH HOLLOW?
WOODWORTH HOLLOW in Cattaraugus, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WOODWORTH HOLLOW inspected?
WOODWORTH HOLLOW'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 42 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WOODWORTH HOLLOW is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WOODWORTH HOLLOW?
WOODWORTH HOLLOW has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WOODWORTH HOLLOW?
WOODWORTH HOLLOW is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WOODWORTH HOLLOW and does age affect safety?
WOODWORTH HOLLOW was built in 1986, making it 40 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.
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.
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