US Bridges

Heseltan Gully Roa over Marsh Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.6 Miles NE Whitesville · Structure no. 000000002214840

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heseltan Gully Roa over Marsh Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Heseltan Gully Roa over Marsh Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHeseltan Gully Roa
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location0.6 Miles NE Whitesville
Coordinates42.04496, -77.75689
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic196 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$702,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heseltan Gully Roa over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Heseltan Gully Roa over Marsh 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 Heseltan Gully Roa over Marsh Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Heseltan Gully Roa over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Heseltan Gully Roa over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.