US Bridges

RTE 240 over Gooseneck Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2 MI N of West Valley · Structure no. 000000003060560

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
727
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 240 over Gooseneck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 240 over Gooseneck Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 727 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 734 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 240
CrossesGooseneck Creek
Location2 MI N of West Valley
RouteCounty Highway 240
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.44167, -78.6151
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic727 (2020)
Projected traffic734 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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$322,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 240 over Gooseneck Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 240 over Gooseneck Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 240 over Gooseneck Creek carry?

About 727 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 240 over Gooseneck Creek?

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

Who owns RTE 240 over Gooseneck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.