RTE 242 over Feeder Lit Valley Creek
FairCattaraugus County, New York · 8.8 MI NE JCT SH242 & SH3 · Structure no. 000000001042720
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,953
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 242 over Feeder Lit Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 242 over Feeder Lit Valley Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 82 ft (25 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 242 over Feeder Lit Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 242 over Feeder Lit Valley 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 242 over Feeder Lit Valley Creek carry?
About 1,953 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 242 over Feeder Lit Valley Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 242 over Feeder Lit Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.