US Bridges

Heddon Hollow RD over Haskell Creek

Poor

Cattaraugus County, New York · 3.6 MI SE of Hinsdale · Structure no. 000000003321790

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heddon Hollow RD over Haskell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heddon Hollow RD over Haskell Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 88 years old, older 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 3 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesHeddon Hollow RD
CrossesHaskell Creek
Location3.6 MI SE of Hinsdale
Coordinates42.15179, -78.32317
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2021)
Projected traffic155 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heddon Hollow RD over Haskell Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Heddon Hollow RD over Haskell 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 Heddon Hollow RD over Haskell Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Heddon Hollow RD over Haskell Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Heddon Hollow RD over Haskell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.