US Bridges

RTE 240 over Indin Ch RD Norfolk So/

Good

Erie County, New York · 1.2 MI S JCT SH240 &SH354 · Structure no. 000000001042610

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 240 over Indin Ch RD Norfolk So/ is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 240 over Indin Ch RD Norfolk So/ in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,560 by 2041. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 240
CrossesIndin Ch RD Norfolk So/
Location1.2 MI S JCT SH240 &SH354
RouteState Highway 240
Coordinates42.85455, -78.78772
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2020)
Projected traffic10,560 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$8.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 240 over Indin Ch RD Norfolk So/ built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 240 over Indin Ch RD Norfolk So/ 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 240 over Indin Ch RD Norfolk So/ carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 240 over Indin Ch RD Norfolk So/?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 240 over Indin Ch RD Norfolk So/?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.