US Bridges

Satterlee Hill RD over Canacadea Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 2.4 MI S of Almond · Structure no. 000000002213940

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Satterlee Hill RD over Canacadea Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Satterlee Hill RD over Canacadea Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 52 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSatterlee Hill RD
CrossesCanacadea Creek
Location2.4 MI S of Almond
Coordinates42.28887, -77.74783
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2018)
Projected traffic171 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$983,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Satterlee Hill RD over Canacadea Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Satterlee Hill RD over Canacadea 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Satterlee Hill RD over Canacadea Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Satterlee Hill RD over Canacadea Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Satterlee Hill RD over Canacadea Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.