US Bridges

RTE 400 over RTE 240

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT Rts 400 + 240 · Structure no. 000000005060589

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,150
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 400 over RTE 240 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 400 over RTE 240 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 48,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,796 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 400
CrossesRTE 240
LocationJCT Rts 400 + 240
RouteState Highway 400
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.84966, -78.78793
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,150 (2019)
Projected traffic55,796 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 400 over RTE 240 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 400 over RTE 240 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 400 over RTE 240 carry?

About 48,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 400 over RTE 240?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 400 over RTE 240?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the State Highway Agency.