US Bridges

RTE 98 over Clear Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 4.6 MI N JCT Rts 98 + 243 · Structure no. 000000001035610

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,480
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 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 59 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 4,480 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,725 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 98
CrossesClear Creek
Location4.6 MI N JCT Rts 98 + 243
RouteState Highway 98
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.4879, -78.36846
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,480 (2020)
Projected traffic4,725 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

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 4,480 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 98 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 98 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.