RTE 242 over Beaver Meadows Ck
FairCattaraugus County, New York · JCT SH 240 & SH 242 · Structure no. 000000001042790
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,227
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 242 over Beaver Meadows Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 242 over Beaver Meadows Ck in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 93 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 1,227 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,239 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Beaver Meadows Ck built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is RTE 242 over Beaver Meadows Ck 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 242 over Beaver Meadows Ck carry?
About 1,227 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is RTE 242 over Beaver Meadows Ck?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 242 over Beaver Meadows Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.