RTE 16 over Branch Ischua Creek
GoodCattaraugus County, New York · 2.2 MI N JCT Rts 16 + 17 · Structure no. 000000001095520
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,664
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 16 over Branch Ischua Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 16 over Branch Ischua Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,664 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,698 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 16 over Branch Ischua Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 16 over Branch Ischua Creek 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 16 over Branch Ischua Creek carry?
About 3,664 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is RTE 16 over Branch Ischua Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns RTE 16 over Branch Ischua Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.