County Road 21 over Trib Elton Creek
FairCattaraugus County, New York · 1.1 Miles NW of Elton · Structure no. 000000003321520
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 233
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 21 over Trib Elton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 21 over Trib Elton Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 37 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Trib Elton Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is County Road 21 over Trib 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 Trib Elton Creek carry?
About 233 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is County Road 21 over Trib Elton Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 21 over Trib Elton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.