US Bridges

RTE 238 over Stevens Brook

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Wyoming County, New York · 0.9MI E JCT Rts 238 + 98 · Structure no. 000000001042450

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,457
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 238 over Stevens Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 238 over Stevens Brook in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,457 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,414 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 238
CrossesStevens Brook
Location0.9MI E JCT Rts 238 + 98
RouteCity Street 238
CountyWyoming County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.86337, -78.26736
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,457 (2021)
Projected traffic5,414 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 238 over Stevens Brook built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 238 over Stevens Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 238 over Stevens Brook carry?

About 4,457 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 238 over Stevens Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 238 over Stevens Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.