US Bridges

Hoyett Road over Dodge Creek

FairPosted for load

Allegany County, New York · 0.1 M West of Int. Hoyett · Structure no. 000000002214540

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoyett Road over Dodge Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoyett Road over Dodge Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHoyett Road
CrossesDodge Creek
Location0.1 M West of Int. Hoyett
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.1243, -78.24621
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2018)
Projected traffic119 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$860,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoyett Road over Dodge Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoyett Road over Dodge Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Hoyett Road over Dodge Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hoyett Road over Dodge Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hoyett Road over Dodge Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.