US Bridges

North Hill Road over South Valley Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 3.8 MI S of Int. With Nys · Structure no. 000000002214360

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
181
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Hill Road over South Valley Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying North Hill Road over South Valley Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNorth Hill Road
CrossesSouth Valley Creek
Location3.8 MI S of Int. With Nys
Coordinates42.40814, -77.76987
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2018)
Projected traffic253 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Hill Road over South Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Hill Road over South Valley 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 North Hill Road over South Valley Creek carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is North Hill Road over South Valley Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns North Hill Road over South Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.