RTE 223 over Newtown Creek
GoodChemung County, New York · 0.3 MI West of SR 223 & 4 · Structure no. 000000001041860
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,405
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 223 over Newtown Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 223 over Newtown Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,405 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 223 over Newtown Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 223 over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 223 over Newtown Creek carry?
About 1,405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 223 over Newtown Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 223 over Newtown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.