US Bridges

Dutch Hill Road over Chenunda Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.8 MI E of Standards · Structure no. 000000002215220

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch Hill Road over Chenunda Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dutch Hill Road over Chenunda Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 68 years old, older 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDutch Hill Road
CrossesChenunda Creek
Location0.8 MI E of Standards
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.08496, -77.90965
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2020)
Projected traffic302 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$926,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dutch Hill Road over Chenunda Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Dutch Hill Road over Chenunda 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dutch Hill Road over Chenunda Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dutch Hill Road over Chenunda Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dutch Hill Road over Chenunda Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.