RTE 98 over Carpenter Brook
GoodCattaraugus County, New York · 3.1 MI NE JCT Rts 98 &16 · Structure no. 000000001035560
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,492
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 98 over Carpenter Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 98 over Carpenter Brook in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,492 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,506 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 98 over Carpenter Brook built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 98 over Carpenter Brook 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 98 over Carpenter Brook carry?
About 1,492 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is RTE 98 over Carpenter Brook?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 98 over Carpenter Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.