US Bridges

RTE 240 over Buffalo River

Good

Erie County, New York · 0.1 MI S JCT Rts 240 +354 · Structure no. 000000001042620

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,518
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 240 over Buffalo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 240 over Buffalo River in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,518 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,331 by 2041. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 240
CrossesBuffalo River
Location0.1 MI S JCT Rts 240 +354
RouteState Highway 240
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87003, -78.78727
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,518 (2019)
Projected traffic15,331 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$16.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 240 over Buffalo River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 240 over Buffalo River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 240 over Buffalo River carry?

About 14,518 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 240 over Buffalo River?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 240 over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.