US Bridges

RTE 16 over Lime Lake Outlet

Poor

Cattaraugus County, New York · 4.0 MI N JCT Rts 16 + 242 · Structure no. 000000001011780

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,878
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 16 over Lime Lake Outlet is a concrete slab carrying RTE 16 over Lime Lake Outlet in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1934, 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 4,878 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,924 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 16
CrossesLime Lake Outlet
Location4.0 MI N JCT Rts 16 + 242
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.46059, -78.48189
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,878 (2021)
Projected traffic4,924 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$826,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 16 over Lime Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 16 over Lime Lake Outlet 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 Lime Lake Outlet carry?

About 4,878 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 16 over Lime Lake Outlet?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 16 over Lime Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.