US Bridges

RTE 21 over Dyke Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · .1 MI N JCT SR417 & SR 21 · Structure no. 000000001016250

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,212
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 21 over Dyke Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 21 over Dyke Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,212 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,349 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

CarriesRTE 21
CrossesDyke Creek
Location.1 MI N JCT SR417 & SR 21
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates42.15506, -77.7952
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,212 (2021)
Projected traffic2,349 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 21 over Dyke Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 21 over Dyke 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 21 over Dyke Creek carry?

About 2,212 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 21 over Dyke Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 21 over Dyke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.