US Bridges

RTE 16 over Oil Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.5 MI S JCT Rts 16 & 17 · Structure no. 000000001011690

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,408
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 16 over Oil Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 16 over Oil Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 78 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 5,408 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,691 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 16
CrossesOil Creek
Location0.5 MI S JCT Rts 16 & 17
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.1699, -78.38777
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,408 (2019)
Projected traffic6,691 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 16 over Oil Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is RTE 16 over Oil 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 16 over Oil Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 16 over Oil Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 16 over Oil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.