US Bridges

RTE 242 over Dublin Hollow Ck

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.9 MI E of Little Valley · Structure no. 000000001042750

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,321
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 242 over Dublin Hollow Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 242 over Dublin Hollow Ck in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,321 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,354 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRTE 242
CrossesDublin Hollow Ck
Location1.9 MI E of Little Valley
RouteState Highway 242
Coordinates42.24716, -78.76276
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,321 (2021)
Projected traffic3,354 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Dublin Hollow Ck built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 242 over Dublin Hollow Ck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 242 over Dublin Hollow Ck carry?

About 3,321 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 242 over Dublin Hollow Ck?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 242 over Dublin Hollow Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.