US Bridges

RTE 16 over Western Ny & Penn

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.2 MI N JCT SH16 & SH417 · Structure no. 000000001011660

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,408
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 16 over Western Ny & Penn is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 16 over Western Ny & Penn in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,408 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,691 by 2041. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 16
CrossesWestern Ny & Penn
Location2.2 MI N JCT SH16 & SH417
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates42.1067, -78.41795
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,408 (2019)
Projected traffic6,691 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 16 over Western Ny & Penn built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 16 over Western Ny & Penn 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 16 over Western Ny & Penn carry?

About 5,408 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 16 over Western Ny & Penn?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 16 over Western Ny & Penn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.