Galen Hill Road over Clear Creek
PoorCattaraugus County, New York · 1.5 MI W of Freedom · Structure no. 000000003321660
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 223
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Galen Hill Road over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Galen Hill Road over Clear Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.
It carries about 223 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Galen Hill Road over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Galen Hill Road over Clear 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Galen Hill Road over Clear Creek carry?
About 223 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Galen Hill Road over Clear Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Galen Hill Road over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.