US Bridges

RTE 223 over Cayuta Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.5 MI E of Swartwood · Structure no. 000000001041880

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,208
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 223 over Cayuta Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 223 over Cayuta Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 85 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 1,208 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 223
CrossesCayuta Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Swartwood
RouteState Highway 223
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.22009, -76.59918
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 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 closed28.6 mi (46 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$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 223 over Cayuta Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is RTE 223 over Cayuta 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 223 over Cayuta Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 223 over Cayuta Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 223 over Cayuta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.