US Bridges

Fay Hollow Road over Olean Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.4 MI SW of Hinsdale · Structure no. 000000003321840

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
964
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fay Hollow Road over Olean Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Fay Hollow Road over Olean Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 964 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFay Hollow Road
CrossesOlean Creek
Location1.4 MI SW of Hinsdale
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.15059, -78.40178
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic964 (2020)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fay Hollow Road over Olean Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fay Hollow Road over Olean 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fay Hollow Road over Olean Creek carry?

About 964 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Fay Hollow Road over Olean Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fay Hollow Road over Olean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.