Hammond Hill Road over Cattaraugus Creek
PoorPosted for loadErie County, New York · 3.2 MI SW of Springville · Structure no. 000000003328360
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 246 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 139
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hammond Hill Road over Cattaraugus Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Hammond Hill Road over Cattaraugus Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 86 years old, older 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2038. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Hammond Hill Road over Cattaraugus Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Hammond Hill Road over Cattaraugus Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Hammond Hill Road over Cattaraugus Creek carry?
About 139 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hammond Hill Road over Cattaraugus Creek?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Hammond Hill Road over Cattaraugus Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.