Higgins Road over Sixtown Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllegany County, New York · 1.5 MI SE of Int. Between · Structure no. 000000002214520
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 246
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Higgins Road over Sixtown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Higgins Road over Sixtown Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1989, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 246 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 23 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 Higgins Road over Sixtown Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Higgins Road over Sixtown 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Higgins Road over Sixtown Creek carry?
About 246 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Higgins Road over Sixtown Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Higgins Road over Sixtown Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.