US Bridges

North Hill Road over Unnamed Stream

Poor

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.6 MI N of Hamlet · Structure no. 000000002272020

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Hill Road over Unnamed Stream is a other culvert carrying North Hill Road over Unnamed Stream in Chautauqua 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Hill Road
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location1.6 MI N of Hamlet
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.39208, -79.13481
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$181,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Hill Road over Unnamed Stream built?

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

What condition is North Hill Road over Unnamed Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does North Hill Road over Unnamed Stream carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is North Hill Road over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns North Hill Road over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.