US Bridges

Dutch Hill Road over Western Ny & Penn Railro

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · .5 Mile South of Ischua · Structure no. 000000003322070

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch Hill Road over Western Ny & Penn Railro is a steel truss - thru carrying Dutch Hill Road over Western Ny & Penn Railro in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2038. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDutch Hill Road
CrossesWestern Ny & Penn Railro
Location.5 Mile South of Ischua
Coordinates42.24186, -78.39863
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2018)
Projected traffic102 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dutch Hill Road over Western Ny & Penn Railro built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutch Hill Road over Western Ny & Penn Railro 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 Dutch Hill Road over Western Ny & Penn Railro carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Dutch Hill Road over Western Ny & Penn Railro?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dutch Hill Road over Western Ny & Penn Railro?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.