US Bridges

County Road 21 over S Br Elton Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.3 Miles NW of Elton · Structure no. 000000003321510

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
233
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 21 over S Br Elton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 21 over S Br Elton Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 52 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 21
CrossesS Br Elton Creek
Location1.3 Miles NW of Elton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.46379, -78.44484
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2021)
Projected traffic326 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 21 over S Br Elton Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Road 21 over S Br 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 21 over S Br Elton Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is County Road 21 over S Br Elton Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 21 over S Br Elton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.