US Bridges

Older Hill Road over Elton Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · .3 MI SW of Farmvlle Sta · Structure no. 000000003321320

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Older Hill Road over Elton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Older Hill Road over Elton Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 73 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOlder Hill Road
CrossesElton Creek
Location.3 MI SW of Farmvlle Sta
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.42475, -78.36547
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2017)
Projected traffic88 by 2037
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Older Hill Road over Elton Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Older Hill Road over Elton 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 Older Hill Road over Elton Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Older Hill Road over Elton Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Older Hill Road over Elton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.