US Bridges

Mckinstry Road over Elton Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.8 MI SW of Yorkshire · Structure no. 000000003323320

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
995
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckinstry Road over Elton Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Mckinstry Road over Elton Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 995 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,393 by 2039. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMckinstry Road
CrossesElton Creek
Location1.8 MI SW of Yorkshire
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51734, -78.50882
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic995 (2019)
Projected traffic1,393 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mckinstry Road over Elton Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Mckinstry Road over Elton 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mckinstry Road over Elton Creek carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mckinstry Road over Elton Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mckinstry Road over Elton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.