Pierce Hill Road over Ischua Creek
PoorPosted for loadCattaraugus County, New York · 3 Miles NW of Ischua · Structure no. 000000003321450
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pierce Hill Road over Ischua Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pierce Hill Road over Ischua Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 49 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pierce Hill Road over Ischua Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Pierce Hill Road over Ischua Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Pierce Hill Road over Ischua Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Pierce Hill Road over Ischua Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Pierce Hill Road over Ischua Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.