US Bridges

Hammond Hill Road over Connoisarauley CR

FairPosted for load

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.6 Miles N of Brooklyn · Structure no. 000000003321150

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammond Hill Road over Connoisarauley CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Hammond Hill Road over Connoisarauley CR in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 53 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesHammond Hill Road
CrossesConnoisarauley CR
Location2.6 Miles N of Brooklyn
Coordinates42.47059, -78.74806
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2018)
Projected traffic195 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hammond Hill Road over Connoisarauley CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Hammond Hill Road over Connoisarauley CR 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 Hammond Hill Road over Connoisarauley CR carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hammond Hill Road over Connoisarauley CR?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hammond Hill Road over Connoisarauley CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.