US Bridges

RTE 243 over Indian Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 2.7 MI SE JCT Cl & Rt 243 · Structure no. 000000001061980

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,475
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 243 over Indian Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 243 over Indian Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,475 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,628 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 51.6 mi (83 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 243
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.7 MI SE JCT Cl & Rt 243
RouteState Highway 243
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.4125, -78.27403
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,475 (2017)
Projected traffic2,628 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51.6 mi (83 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$628,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 243 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 243 over Indian 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 243 over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,475 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 243 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns RTE 243 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.