US Bridges

North Hill Road over South Valley Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 2.0 MI S of Canaseraga · Structure no. 000000002214370

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Hill Road over South Valley Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesNorth Hill Road
CrossesSouth Valley Creek
Location2.0 MI S of Canaseraga
Coordinates42.43239, -77.77342
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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 closed5.6 mi (9 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$763,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Hill Road over South Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 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 June 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 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.