US Bridges

RTE 240 over Spencer Brook

Fair

Erie County, New York · 5.4 MI N JCT SH240 & SH39 · Structure no. 000000003042480

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,913
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 240 over Spencer Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 240 over Spencer Brook in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 240
CrossesSpencer Brook
Location5.4 MI N JCT SH240 & SH39
RouteState Highway 240
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.57483, -78.64214
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$533,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 240 over Spencer Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 240 over Spencer 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 Spencer Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 240 over Spencer Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns RTE 240 over Spencer Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.