Blue Street over Elton Creek
FairPosted for loadCattaraugus County, New York · 3.0 MI NW of Farmersville · Structure no. 000000003321330
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 121
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Street over Elton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Street over Elton Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 121 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Blue Street over Elton Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Blue Street over Elton 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Street over Elton Creek carry?
About 121 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Blue Street over Elton Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Street over Elton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.