US Bridges

RTE 240 over Scajaquada Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 1.2 MI N JCT Rts 240 &130 · Structure no. 000000001042670

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,276
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 240 over Scajaquada Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 240 over Scajaquada Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 22,276 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,523 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 240
CrossesScajaquada Creek
Location1.2 MI N JCT Rts 240 &130
RouteState Highway 240
Coordinates42.91835, -78.78435
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,276 (2020)
Projected traffic23,523 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 240 over Scajaquada Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 240 over Scajaquada Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 240 over Scajaquada Creek carry?

About 22,276 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 240 over Scajaquada Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 240 over Scajaquada Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.