US Bridges

Meyer Hill Road over East Otto Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2 Miles SE of East Otto · Structure no. 000000003321120

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meyer Hill Road over East Otto Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meyer Hill Road over East Otto Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMeyer Hill Road
CrossesEast Otto Creek
Location2 Miles SE of East Otto
Coordinates42.37892, -78.71944
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2019)
Projected traffic77 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meyer Hill Road over East Otto Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meyer Hill Road over East Otto 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Meyer Hill Road over East Otto Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meyer Hill Road over East Otto Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Meyer Hill Road over East Otto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.