US Bridges

RTE 240 over Graff Brook

Fair

Erie County, New York · 4.4 MI N JCT SH240 & SH39 · Structure no. 000000003042470

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,913
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 240 over Graff Brook is a steel culvert carrying RTE 240 over Graff Brook in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 1,913 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,932 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 240
CrossesGraff Brook
Location4.4 MI N JCT SH240 & SH39
RouteState Highway 240
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.56888, -78.64136
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,913 (2018)
Projected traffic1,932 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$547,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 240 over Graff Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 240 over Graff Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 240 over Graff Brook carry?

About 1,913 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 240 over Graff Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns RTE 240 over Graff Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.