US Bridges

Gile Hollow Road over Ischua Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · .1 Mile NW of Hinsdale · Structure no. 000000003321770

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
583
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gile Hollow Road over Ischua Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gile Hollow Road over Ischua Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 583 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 588 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGile Hollow Road
CrossesIschua Creek
Location.1 Mile NW of Hinsdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16898, -78.38979
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic583 (2021)
Projected traffic588 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Gile Hollow Road over Ischua Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gile Hollow Road over Ischua Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Gile Hollow Road over Ischua Creek carry?

About 583 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Gile Hollow Road over Ischua Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Gile Hollow Road over Ischua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.