US Bridges

Pigeon Hill Road over Elton Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · .1 Mile South of Elton · Structure no. 000000003321550

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,047
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pigeon Hill Road over Elton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pigeon Hill Road over Elton Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,047 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,057 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPigeon Hill Road
CrossesElton Creek
Location.1 Mile South of Elton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.44855, -78.42854
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,047 (2018)
Projected traffic1,057 by 2041
Trucks11%
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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pigeon Hill Road over Elton Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,047 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pigeon Hill Road over Elton Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pigeon Hill Road over Elton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.