US Bridges

RTE 224 over Langford Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · 0.2 MI W JCT Nys Rts 34 + · Structure no. 000000001041890

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,094
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 224 over Langford Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 224 over Langford Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,094 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,285 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).

CarriesRTE 224
CrossesLangford Creek
Location0.2 MI W JCT Nys Rts 34 +
RouteState Highway 224
Coordinates42.20109, -76.55623
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating104.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,094 (2021)
Projected traffic3,285 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed38.5 mi (62 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 224 over Langford Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 224 over Langford 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 224 over Langford Creek carry?

About 3,094 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 224 over Langford Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 224 over Langford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.