US Bridges

County Road 16 over Angelica Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · .8 Mile West of Angelica · Structure no. 000000003047810

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Wood or Timber
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
938
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Angelica Creek is a wood or timber arch - deck carrying County Road 16 over Angelica Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 938 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 978 by 2041. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesAngelica Creek
Location.8 Mile West of Angelica
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.31173, -78.03114
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic938 (2020)
Projected traffic978 by 2041
Trucks11%
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

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$8.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Angelica Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over Angelica Creek carry?

About 938 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Angelica Creek?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Angelica Creek?

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