US Bridges

RTE 242 over Spring Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 4.02 K NE JCT Rts 242&394 · Structure no. 000000001042710

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,953
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 242 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 242 over Spring Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,953 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,972 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 242
CrossesSpring Creek
Location4.02 K NE JCT Rts 242&394
RouteState Highway 242
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19463, -78.90747
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,953 (2020)
Projected traffic1,972 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 242 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 242 over Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 242 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,953 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 242 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 242 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.