US Bridges

RTE 242 over Devereaux Branch

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.1 MI NE JCT Rts 242&240 · Structure no. 000000001042800

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,227
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 242 over Devereaux Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 242 over Devereaux Branch in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,227 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,239 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 242
CrossesDevereaux Branch
Location1.1 MI NE JCT Rts 242&240
RouteState Highway 242
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32953, -78.59041
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating106.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,227 (2021)
Projected traffic1,239 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 242 over Devereaux Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 242 over Devereaux Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 242 over Devereaux Branch carry?

About 1,227 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 242 over Devereaux Branch?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 242 over Devereaux Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.