US Bridges

Hardys Road over East Koy Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 0.2 MI SE Hermitage · Structure no. 000000003320360

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
545
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardys Road over East Koy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hardys Road over East Koy Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 6 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 545 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 763 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHardys Road
CrossesEast Koy Creek
Location0.2 MI SE Hermitage
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWyoming County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64729, -78.19494
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2018)
Projected traffic763 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardys Road over East Koy Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardys Road over East Koy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hardys Road over East Koy Creek carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hardys Road over East Koy Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Hardys Road over East Koy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.