US Bridges

Hanson Road over Folsom Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.1 MI SE of Gerry · Structure no. 000000003324710

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanson Road over Folsom Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hanson Road over Folsom Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHanson Road
CrossesFolsom Creek
Location2.1 MI SE of Gerry
Coordinates42.18551, -79.2097
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2021)
Projected traffic238 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$557,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hanson Road over Folsom Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hanson Road over Folsom Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hanson Road over Folsom Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hanson Road over Folsom Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hanson Road over Folsom Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.