US Bridges

Five Mile Road over Hardscrabble Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 4.2 MI NW of Maplehurst · Structure no. 000000003322000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
335
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Mile Road over Hardscrabble Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Five Mile Road over Hardscrabble Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 335 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFive Mile Road
CrossesHardscrabble Creek
Location4.2 MI NW of Maplehurst
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20833, -78.45306
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2020)
Projected traffic338 by 2041
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$816,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Five Mile Road over Hardscrabble Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Five Mile Road over Hardscrabble Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Five Mile Road over Hardscrabble Creek carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Five Mile Road over Hardscrabble Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Five Mile Road over Hardscrabble Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.