US Bridges

RTE 223 over Woolever Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · 3.4 Miles Northwest of Va · Structure no. 000000001041870

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,208
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 223 over Woolever Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 223 over Woolever Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,208 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesRTE 223
CrossesWoolever Creek
Location3.4 Miles Northwest of Va
RouteState Highway 223
Coordinates42.22427, -76.60977
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,208 (2020)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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$212,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 223 over Woolever Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 223 over Woolever 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 Woolever Creek carry?

About 1,208 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 223 over Woolever Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RTE 223 over Woolever Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.