US Bridges

RTE 417 over Wightman Hollow Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 2 MI NE JCT SR19 & SR417 · Structure no. 000000001012490

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,619
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 417 over Wightman Hollow Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 417 over Wightman Hollow Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,619 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,611 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.9 mi (143 km).

CarriesRTE 417
CrossesWightman Hollow Creek
Location2 MI NE JCT SR19 & SR417
RouteState Highway 417
Coordinates42.13366, -77.91301
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,619 (2021)
Projected traffic5,611 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed88.9 mi (143 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 417 over Wightman Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 417 over Wightman Hollow Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 417 over Wightman Hollow Creek carry?

About 4,619 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 417 over Wightman Hollow Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Wightman Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.