US Bridges

RTE 98 over Clear Creek Trib.

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 3.2 MI N JCT Rts 98 + 243 · Structure no. 000000001035590

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,711
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 98 over Clear Creek Trib. is a steel culvert carrying RTE 98 over Clear Creek Trib. in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,711 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,859 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRTE 98
CrossesClear Creek Trib.
Location3.2 MI N JCT Rts 98 + 243
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates42.47833, -78.34656
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
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$661,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 98 over Clear Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 98 over Clear Creek Trib. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 98 over Clear Creek Trib. carry?

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

How long is RTE 98 over Clear Creek Trib.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns RTE 98 over Clear Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.