Hunt Street over Bergholtz Creek
PoorClosed to trafficNiagara County, New York · 1.3 MI NW of ST Johnsburg · Structure no. 000000003329200
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 94
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hunt Street over Bergholtz Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Hunt Street over Bergholtz Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 85 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 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 94 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide.
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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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hunt Street over Bergholtz Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Hunt Street over Bergholtz 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Hunt Street over Bergholtz Creek carry?
About 94 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Hunt Street over Bergholtz Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Hunt Street over Bergholtz Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.