Whig Street over Whig Street Creek
GoodCattaraugus County, New York · 0.3 MI E of Elkdale · Structure no. 000000003322360
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 236
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whig Street over Whig Street Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whig Street over Whig Street Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 66 years old, older 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Whig Street over Whig Street Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Whig Street over Whig Street 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Whig Street over Whig Street Creek carry?
About 236 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Whig Street over Whig Street Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Whig Street over Whig Street Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.