US Bridges

Delevan Elton RD over Elton Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · .7 Mile SW of Delevan · Structure no. 000000003323300

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
741
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delevan Elton RD over Elton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Delevan Elton RD over Elton Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 741 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,037 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesDelevan Elton RD
CrossesElton Creek
Location.7 Mile SW of Delevan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.47458, -78.46634
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic741 (2021)
Projected traffic1,037 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Delevan Elton RD over Elton Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delevan Elton RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Delevan Elton RD over Elton Creek carry?

About 741 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Delevan Elton RD over Elton Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Delevan Elton RD over Elton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.