RTE 16 over Olean Creek
FairCattaraugus County, New York · 0.8 MI No JCT Rts 16 & 41 · Structure no. 000000001011659
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,880
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 16 over Olean Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 16 over Olean Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 59 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 9,880 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,926 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 16 over Olean Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is RTE 16 over Olean 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 RTE 16 over Olean Creek carry?
About 9,880 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 16 over Olean Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 16 over Olean Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.