US Bridges

RTE 249 over Delaware Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 0.6 MI E JCT Rts 429 +323 · Structure no. 000000001043290

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
962
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 249 over Delaware Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 249 over Delaware Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 962 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 971 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesRTE 249
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location0.6 MI E JCT Rts 429 +323
RouteState Highway 249
Coordinates42.5884, -79.00538
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2019)
Projected traffic971 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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$725,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 249 over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 249 over Delaware 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 249 over Delaware Creek carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 249 over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns RTE 249 over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.