US Bridges

RTE 238 over Stony Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 0.5MI N JCT Rts 238 + 20A · Structure no. 000000001042430

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,794
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 238 over Stony Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 238 over Stony Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,794 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,805 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 238
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.5MI N JCT Rts 238 + 20A
RouteState Highway 238
CountyWyoming County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.74759, -78.19666
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,794 (2019)
Projected traffic1,805 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$535,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 238 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 238 over Stony Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 238 over Stony Creek carry?

About 1,794 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 238 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns RTE 238 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.