US Bridges

Peacock Hill Road over Angelica Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · In Angelica · Structure no. 000000002215340

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,320
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peacock Hill Road over Angelica Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peacock Hill Road over Angelica Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1970, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,848 by 2038. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPeacock Hill Road
CrossesAngelica Creek
LocationIn Angelica
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.30311, -78.01182
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2018)
Projected traffic1,848 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peacock Hill Road over Angelica Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peacock Hill Road over Angelica 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Peacock Hill Road over Angelica Creek carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Peacock Hill Road over Angelica Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Peacock Hill Road over Angelica Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.