US Bridges

RTE 98 over Storrs Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.0 MI SW JCT Rts 98 & 16 · Structure no. 000000001035510

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,493
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 98 over Storrs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 98 over Storrs Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,493 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,507 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 98
CrossesStorrs Creek
Location2.0 MI SW JCT Rts 98 & 16
RouteState Highway 98
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.31318, -78.49727
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,493 (2021)
Projected traffic1,507 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 98 over Storrs Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 98 over Storrs 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 98 over Storrs Creek carry?

About 1,493 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 98 over Storrs Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 98 over Storrs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.