US Bridges

RTE 240 over Hayes Hollow

Good

Erie County, New York · 8.2 MI N JCT Rts 240 + 39 · Structure no. 000000001061020

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,278
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 240 over Hayes Hollow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 240 over Hayes Hollow in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,278 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 240
CrossesHayes Hollow
Location8.2 MI N JCT Rts 240 + 39
RouteState Highway 240
Coordinates42.6208, -78.66013
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,278 (2021)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 240 over Hayes Hollow built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 240 over Hayes Hollow 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 Hayes Hollow carry?

About 2,278 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 240 over Hayes Hollow?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 240 over Hayes Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.