RTE 240 over Cazenovia Creek
PoorErie County, New York · 0.1 MI SE JCT Rts 240 +16 · Structure no. 000000001042600
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 166 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,530
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 240 over Cazenovia Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 240 over Cazenovia Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 93 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 15,530 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,602 by 2041. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 240 over Cazenovia Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is RTE 240 over Cazenovia Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 240 over Cazenovia Creek carry?
About 15,530 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is RTE 240 over Cazenovia Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 240 over Cazenovia Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.