US Bridges

RTE 240 over Beaver Meadows CR

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 3.4 MI N JCT Rtes 240&242 · Structure no. 000000003060550

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
627
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 240 over Beaver Meadows CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 240 over Beaver Meadows CR in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 627 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 633 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 240
CrossesBeaver Meadows CR
Location3.4 MI N JCT Rtes 240&242
RouteCounty Highway 240
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.36649, -78.60642
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic627 (2020)
Projected traffic633 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 240 over Beaver Meadows CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 240 over Beaver Meadows CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 240 over Beaver Meadows CR carry?

About 627 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 240 over Beaver Meadows CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 240 over Beaver Meadows CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.