US Bridges

County Road 16 over Black Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 0.8 MI N of Int With Co. · Structure no. 000000003330040

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
282
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 16 over Black Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.8 MI N of Int With Co.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.40341, -77.92398
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2018)
Projected traffic395 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 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 October 2024.

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

About 282 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Black Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.