US Bridges

RTE 241 over Willis Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 3.1 MI N JCT Rts 241+ 394 · Structure no. 000000001042680

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,270
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 241 over Willis Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 241 over Willis Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,282 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 241
CrossesWillis Creek
Location3.1 MI N JCT Rts 241+ 394
RouteState Highway 241
Coordinates42.20093, -78.99151
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,270 (2020)
Projected traffic1,282 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$710,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 241 over Willis Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 241 over Willis 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 241 over Willis Creek carry?

About 1,270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 241 over Willis Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 241 over Willis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.