US Bridges

County Road 16 over Black Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 1.6 MI S of Birdsall · Structure no. 000000003047860

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 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 prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 16 over Black Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 492 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 513 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1.6 MI S of Birdsall
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.36779, -77.92105
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 over Black 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 2023.

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 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.