US Bridges

County Road 21 over S Br Elton Creek Quarry

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · .4 Mile NW of Elton · Structure no. 000000003321530

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 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 Quarry is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 21 over S Br Elton Creek Quarry in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 233 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 21
CrossesS Br Elton Creek Quarry
Location.4 Mile NW of Elton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.45214, -78.43707
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2021)
Projected traffic326 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 21 over S Br Elton Creek Quarry in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

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

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 21 over S Br Elton Creek Quarry?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.