US Bridges

Hastings Road over Olean Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.3 MI N of Olean · Structure no. 000000003322840

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hastings Road over Olean Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hastings Road over Olean Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHastings Road
CrossesOlean Creek
Location1.3 MI N of Olean
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12004, -78.4194
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2021)
Projected traffic85 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hastings Road over Olean Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hastings Road over Olean 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hastings Road over Olean Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hastings Road over Olean Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hastings Road over Olean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.