US Bridges

RTE 223 over Trb Newtown Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · .8 Mile East of Breesport · Structure no. 000000001041850

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,786
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 223 over Trb Newtown Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 223 over Trb Newtown Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,786 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,906 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

CarriesRTE 223
CrossesTrb Newtown Creek
Location.8 Mile East of Breesport
RouteState Highway 223
Coordinates42.17343, -76.71922
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,786 (2018)
Projected traffic2,906 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 223 over Trb Newtown Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 223 over Trb Newtown Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 223 over Trb Newtown Creek carry?

About 2,786 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 223 over Trb Newtown Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 223 over Trb Newtown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.