US Bridges

RTE 223 over Jackson Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · In Breesport · Structure no. 000000001041840

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,085
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 223 over Jackson Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 223 over Jackson Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 96 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 5 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 5,085 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,304 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 223
CrossesJackson Creek
LocationIn Breesport
RouteState Highway 223
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17341, -76.73401
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,085 (2021)
Projected traffic5,304 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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$678,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 223 over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is RTE 223 over Jackson 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 223 over Jackson Creek carry?

About 5,085 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 223 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 223 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.