Hill Street over Thatcher Brook
FairCattaraugus County, New York · At Gowanda · Structure no. 000000003322990
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 498
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hill Street over Thatcher Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hill Street over Thatcher Brook in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 697 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hill Street over Thatcher Brook built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Hill Street over Thatcher Brook 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Hill Street over Thatcher Brook carry?
About 498 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hill Street over Thatcher Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Hill Street over Thatcher Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.