US Bridges

Hyde Flats Road over Black Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 0.6 MI S of Black Creek · Structure no. 000000002214860

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hyde Flats Road over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hyde Flats Road over Black Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHyde Flats Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.6 MI S of Black Creek
Coordinates42.26765, -78.22684
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2021)
Projected traffic244 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$803,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hyde Flats Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hyde Flats Road over Black 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hyde Flats Road over Black Creek carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Hyde Flats Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hyde Flats Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.