RTE 238 over Tonawanda Creek
PoorWyoming County, New York · 0.1MI E JCT Rts 238 + 98 · Structure no. 000000001042460
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,457
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 238 over Tonawanda Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 238 over Tonawanda Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,457 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,414 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 238 over Tonawanda Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 238 over Tonawanda Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 238 over Tonawanda Creek carry?
About 4,457 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 238 over Tonawanda Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 238 over Tonawanda Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.