US Bridges

Hake Road over Cattaraugus Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 3 Miles SW of Sardinia · Structure no. 000000003328390

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
678
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hake Road over Cattaraugus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hake Road over Cattaraugus Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 678 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHake Road
CrossesCattaraugus Creek
Location3 Miles SW of Sardinia
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.51427, -78.58241
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic678 (2021)
Projected traffic949 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hake Road over Cattaraugus Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hake Road over Cattaraugus 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hake Road over Cattaraugus Creek carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hake Road over Cattaraugus Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hake Road over Cattaraugus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.