Ray Hill Road over Dyke Creek
PoorAllegany County, New York · .2 Mile SE of Elm Valley · Structure no. 000000002214060
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 51
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ray Hill Road over Dyke Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ray Hill Road over Dyke Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ray Hill Road over Dyke Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ray Hill Road over Dyke Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Ray Hill Road over Dyke Creek carry?
About 51 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ray Hill Road over Dyke Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Ray Hill Road over Dyke Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.