US Bridges

RTE 16 over Cheny Brook

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.3 MI S JCT 16 + Catt Ck · Structure no. 000000001011800

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,143
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 16 over Cheny Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 16 over Cheny Brook in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8,143 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,220 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 16
CrossesCheny Brook
Location2.3 MI S JCT 16 + Catt Ck
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.50079, -78.47988
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,143 (2021)
Projected traffic8,220 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 16 over Cheny Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 16 over Cheny Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 16 over Cheny Brook carry?

About 8,143 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 16 over Cheny Brook?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 16 over Cheny Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.