US Bridges

RTE 240 over Lehigh Valley Railroad R

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.7 MI S JCT Rts 240 +130 · Structure no. 000000001042640

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,462 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
19,873
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 240 over Lehigh Valley Railroad R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 240 over Lehigh Valley Railroad R in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 19,873 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,985 by 2041. The structure is 1,462 ft (445.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 240
CrossesLehigh Valley Railroad R
Location0.7 MI S JCT Rts 240 +130
RouteState Highway 240
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.89079, -78.78464
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,462 ft (445.6 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,873 (2018)
Projected traffic20,985 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$62.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 240 over Lehigh Valley Railroad R built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 240 over Lehigh Valley Railroad R 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 240 over Lehigh Valley Railroad R carry?

About 19,873 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 240 over Lehigh Valley Railroad R?

The structure is 1,462 ft (445.6 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 240 over Lehigh Valley Railroad R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.