US Bridges

RTE 16 over Cattaraugus Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.2 MI N JCT Rts 16 + 39 · Structure no. 000000001011810

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,864
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 16 over Cattaraugus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 16 over Cattaraugus Creek 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 5 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 12,864 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,986 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 16
CrossesCattaraugus Creek
Location0.2 MI N JCT Rts 16 + 39
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.53375, -78.47853
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,864 (2021)
Projected traffic12,986 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 16 over Cattaraugus Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 16 over Cattaraugus 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 16 over Cattaraugus Creek carry?

About 12,864 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 16 over Cattaraugus Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 16 over Cattaraugus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.