RTE 242 over Irish Hill Brook
GoodCattaraugus County, New York · 2.1 MI SW JCT Rts 242+240 · Structure no. 000000001061030
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,988
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 242 over Irish Hill Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 242 over Irish Hill Brook in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,988 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,007 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 242 over Irish Hill Brook built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 242 over Irish Hill Brook 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 242 over Irish Hill Brook carry?
About 1,988 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is RTE 242 over Irish Hill Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 242 over Irish Hill Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.