US Bridges

Gile Hollow Road over Gull Brook

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · .8 Mile West of Hinsdale · Structure no. 000000003321780

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gile Hollow Road over Gull Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Gile Hollow Road over Gull Brook in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 525 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesGile Hollow Road
CrossesGull Brook
Location.8 Mile West of Hinsdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16897, -78.40259
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2020)
Projected traffic530 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$581,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gile Hollow Road over Gull Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gile Hollow Road over Gull Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Gile Hollow Road over Gull Brook carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gile Hollow Road over Gull Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Gile Hollow Road over Gull Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.