US Bridges

RTE 16 over Brch Ischua Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 3.4 MI S JCT SH16 & SH242 · Structure no. 000000001011730

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,683
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 16 over Brch Ischua Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 16 over Brch Ischua Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,683 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,727 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 16
CrossesBrch Ischua Creek
Location3.4 MI S JCT SH16 & SH242
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates42.36698, -78.45584
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,683 (2021)
Projected traffic4,727 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Brch Ischua Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 16 over Brch Ischua Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 16 over Brch Ischua Creek carry?

About 4,683 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 16 over Brch Ischua Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 16 over Brch Ischua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.