US Bridges

County Road 24 over Gates Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.8 Miles West of Elgin · Structure no. 000000003322460

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
263
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Gates Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 24 over Gates Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 40 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 6 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 263 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesGates Creek
Location1.8 Miles West of Elgin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.30771, -78.3881
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2021)
Projected traffic368 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 24 over Gates Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is County Road 24 over Gates 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 24 over Gates Creek carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Gates Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Gates Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.