US Bridges

Hinkley Hill Road over Ashbaugh Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2.4 Miles W of Canisteo · Structure no. 000000002217090

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hinkley Hill Road over Ashbaugh Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hinkley Hill Road over Ashbaugh Creek in Steuben 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHinkley Hill Road
CrossesAshbaugh Creek
Location2.4 Miles W of Canisteo
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.26632, -77.6538
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2021)
Projected traffic83 by 2041
Trucks19%
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 byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$781,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hinkley Hill Road over Ashbaugh Creek built?

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

What condition is Hinkley Hill Road over Ashbaugh Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Hinkley Hill Road over Ashbaugh Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Hinkley Hill Road over Ashbaugh Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hinkley Hill Road over Ashbaugh Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.