County Road 21 over Elton Creek
PoorPosted for loadCattaraugus County, New York · 1.9 Miles SE of Elton · Structure no. 000000003321300
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 303
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 21 over Elton Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 21 over Elton Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 115 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 303 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 21 over Elton Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is County Road 21 over Elton Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 21 over Elton Creek carry?
About 303 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Road 21 over Elton Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 21 over Elton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.