US Bridges

County Road 16 over Angelica Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 1.1 MI W of Angelica · Structure no. 000000003047800

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
783
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Angelica Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 16 over Angelica Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 86 years old, older 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 783 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesAngelica Creek
Location1.1 MI W of Angelica
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.31047, -78.03747
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic783 (2018)
Projected traffic816 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Angelica Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is County Road 16 over Angelica 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 County Road 16 over Angelica Creek carry?

About 783 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Angelica Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Angelica Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.