County Road 21 over Elton Creek
GoodCattaraugus County, New York · .8 Mile SE of Elton · Structure no. 000000003321560
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 21 over Elton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 21 over Elton Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 21 over Elton Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 21 over Elton Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 21 over Elton Creek carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Road 21 over Elton Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 21 over Elton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.