US Bridges

RTE 240 over Cattaraugus Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · SH240 & Cattaraugus Creek · Structure no. 000000003370280

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
491 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,328
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 240 over Cattaraugus Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 240 over Cattaraugus Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,328 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,341 by 2041. The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 240
CrossesCattaraugus Creek
LocationSH240 & Cattaraugus Creek
RouteCounty Highway 240
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.49549, -78.64091
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length491 ft (149.7 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,328 (2020)
Projected traffic1,341 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$11.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 240 over Cattaraugus Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 240 over Cattaraugus Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 240 over Cattaraugus Creek carry?

About 1,328 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 240 over Cattaraugus Creek?

The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 240 over Cattaraugus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.