US Bridges

RTE 243 over Boone Creek

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Allegany County, New York · .8 Mile East of Rushford · Structure no. 000000001042850

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,309
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 243 over Boone Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 243 over Boone Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,309 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,514 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 243
CrossesBoone Creek
Location.8 Mile East of Rushford
RouteState Highway 243
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.3875, -78.24218
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,309 (2020)
Projected traffic3,514 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 243 over Boone Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 243 over Boone 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 243 over Boone Creek carry?

About 3,309 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 243 over Boone Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 243 over Boone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.