US Bridges

RTE 242 over Tb Lit Valley Crk

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Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.2 MI W JCT SH242 &SH353 · Structure no. 000000001042730

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,968
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 242 over Tb Lit Valley Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 242 over Tb Lit Valley Crk in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,968 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,295 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 242
CrossesTb Lit Valley Crk
Location1.2 MI W JCT SH242 &SH353
RouteState Highway 242
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.24914, -78.79836
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,968 (2020)
Projected traffic6,295 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 242 over Tb Lit Valley Crk built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 242 over Tb Lit Valley Crk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 242 over Tb Lit Valley Crk carry?

About 5,968 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 242 over Tb Lit Valley Crk?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 242 over Tb Lit Valley Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.