US Bridges

RTE 238 over Stevens Brook

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 3.1MI SE JCT Rts 238 + 98 · Structure no. 000000001042440

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,046
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 238 over Stevens Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 238 over Stevens Brook 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 2,046 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,058 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 238
CrossesStevens Brook
Location3.1MI SE JCT Rts 238 + 98
RouteState Highway 238
CountyWyoming County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8383, -78.25454
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,046 (2020)
Projected traffic2,058 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$854,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 238 over Stevens Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE 238 over Stevens 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 238 over Stevens Brook carry?

About 2,046 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 238 over Stevens Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns RTE 238 over Stevens Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.