US Bridges

RTE 98 over Clear Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 3.3 MI N JCT Rts 98 + 243 · Structure no. 000000001035600

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,711
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 98 over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 98 over Clear Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 74 ft (22.6 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
CrossesClear Creek
Location3.3 MI N JCT Rts 98 + 243
RouteState Highway 98
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.47988, -78.34704
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 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
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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 98 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is RTE 98 over Clear 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 98 over Clear Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 98 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 98 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.