US Bridges

RTE 16 over Branch Ischua Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 5.5 MI N JCT Rts 16 + 17 · Structure no. 000000001095530

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,664
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 16 over Branch Ischua Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 16 over Branch Ischua Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5 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 3,664 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,698 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 16
CrossesBranch Ischua Creek
Location5.5 MI N JCT Rts 16 + 17
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.24719, -78.39886
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,664 (2021)
Projected traffic3,698 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 16 over Branch Ischua Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 16 over Branch Ischua 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 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 16 over Branch Ischua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.