US Bridges

County Road 16 over Young Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 3.9 MI NE of Angelica · Structure no. 000000003047830

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
492
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Young Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 16 over Young Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 492 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 513 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesYoung Creek
Location3.9 MI NE of Angelica
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32198, -77.94612
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2021)
Projected traffic513 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$368,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Young Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 over Young 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 October 2024.

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

About 492 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Young Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns County Road 16 over Young Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.