US Bridges

RTE 240 over W Br Cazenovia Ck

Fair

Erie County, New York · At Colden · Structure no. 000000001042520

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,278
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 240 over W Br Cazenovia Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 240 over W Br Cazenovia Ck in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,278 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 240
CrossesW Br Cazenovia Ck
LocationAt Colden
RouteState Highway 240
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64453, -78.6849
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,278 (2021)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 240 over W Br Cazenovia Ck built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 240 over W Br Cazenovia Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 240 over W Br Cazenovia Ck carry?

About 2,278 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 240 over W Br Cazenovia Ck?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 240 over W Br Cazenovia Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.