US Bridges

RTE 98 over Cattaraugus Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 0.1MI NE JCT Rts 98 + 39 · Structure no. 000000001035620

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,292
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 98 over Cattaraugus Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 98 over Cattaraugus Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5 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 1,292 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,347 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 98
CrossesCattaraugus Creek
Location0.1MI NE JCT Rts 98 + 39
RouteState Highway 98
CountyWyoming County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.53546, -78.4203
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,292 (2020)
Projected traffic1,347 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 98 over Cattaraugus Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 98 over Cattaraugus 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 98 over Cattaraugus Creek carry?

About 1,292 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 98 over Cattaraugus Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 98 over Cattaraugus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.