US Bridges

RTE 16 over Ischua Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 3.3 MI S JCT Rts 16 + 242 · Structure no. 000000001011740

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

About this bridge

RTE 16 over Ischua Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 16 over 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 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 4,683 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,727 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 16
CrossesIschua Creek
Location3.3 MI S JCT Rts 16 + 242
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.36733, -78.45724
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 16 over Ischua Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 16 over Ischua 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 16 over Ischua Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 16 over Ischua Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 16 over Ischua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.