US Bridges

RTE 242 over Devereaux Br Fd

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.9 MI NE JCT Routes 242+ · Structure no. 000000001042820

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,227
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 242 over Devereaux Br Fd is a concrete slab carrying RTE 242 over Devereaux Br Fd in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 242
CrossesDevereaux Br Fd
Location2.9 MI NE JCT Routes 242+
RouteState Highway 242
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33644, -78.55781
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (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$486,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 242 over Devereaux Br Fd built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 242 over Devereaux Br Fd 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 Devereaux Br Fd carry?

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

How long is RTE 242 over Devereaux Br Fd?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 242 over Devereaux Br Fd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.