US Bridges

RTE 98 over Relief

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · .6 MI N JCT SH 98 & SH243 · Structure no. 000000001035580

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,711
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 98 over Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 98 over Relief 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 2,711 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,859 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 98
CrossesRelief
Location.6 MI N JCT SH 98 & SH243
RouteState Highway 98
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.44324, -78.33879
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,711 (2020)
Projected traffic2,859 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 98 over Relief built?

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

What condition is RTE 98 over Relief 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 98 over Relief carry?

About 2,711 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 98 over Relief?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 98 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.