RTE 16 over Gates Creek
PoorCattaraugus County, New York · 0.4 MI N of Cadiz · Structure no. 000000001011710
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,437
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 16 over Gates Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 16 over Gates Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 91 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,437 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,488 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 16 over Gates Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is RTE 16 over Gates Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 16 over Gates Creek carry?
About 5,437 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is RTE 16 over Gates Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 16 over Gates Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.