US Bridges

Mill Street over Elton Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · In Delevan · Structure no. 000000003323290

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,131
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over Elton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Street over Elton Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 48 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 1,131 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,583 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesElton Creek
LocationIn Delevan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.48928, -78.48232
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,131 (2021)
Projected traffic1,583 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Street over Elton Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Mill Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Street over Elton Creek carry?

About 1,131 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over Elton Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over Elton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.