US Bridges

RTE 16 over Branch Olean Crk

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.5 MI N JCT Rts 16 + 417 · Structure no. 000000001011670

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,408
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 16 over Branch Olean Crk is a concrete slab carrying RTE 16 over Branch Olean Crk in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5,408 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,691 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 16
CrossesBranch Olean Crk
Location2.5 MI N JCT Rts 16 + 417
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11084, -78.41712
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,408 (2019)
Projected traffic6,691 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 16 over Branch Olean Crk built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 16 over Branch Olean Crk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 16 over Branch Olean Crk carry?

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

How long is RTE 16 over Branch Olean Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 16 over Branch Olean Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.