US Bridges

County Road 16 over Black Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.8 MI SW of Int. With CO · Structure no. 000000003047840

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
492
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Black Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 16 over Black Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 85 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 5 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 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.8 MI SW of Int. With CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32198, -77.94258
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is County Road 16 over Black 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 August 2024.

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

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

How long is County Road 16 over Black Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.