Hardy Corners RD over Saunders Creek
FairCattaraugus County, New York · 0.9 MI NE of Franklinvile · Structure no. 000000003321430
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 458
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hardy Corners RD over Saunders Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy Corners RD over Saunders Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 46 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 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 458 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 641 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hardy Corners RD over Saunders Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Hardy Corners RD over Saunders 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 2024.
How much traffic does Hardy Corners RD over Saunders Creek carry?
About 458 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Hardy Corners RD over Saunders Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hardy Corners RD over Saunders Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.