RTE 16 over Elton Creek
GoodCattaraugus County, New York · 3.3 MI S JCT 16 + Catt Ck · Structure no. 000000001011790
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,878
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 16 over Elton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 16 over Elton Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 61 years old, older 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 4,878 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,924 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 16 over Elton Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is RTE 16 over Elton 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 16 over Elton Creek carry?
About 4,878 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is RTE 16 over Elton Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 16 over Elton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.