US Bridges

RTE 224 over Johnson Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · JCT SR 223 & SR 224 · Structure no. 000000001041900

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,280
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 224 over Johnson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 224 over Johnson 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 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 2,280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,421 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesRTE 224
CrossesJohnson Creek
LocationJCT SR 223 & SR 224
RouteState Highway 224
Coordinates42.21997, -76.59499
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,280 (2020)
Projected traffic2,421 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$366,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 224 over Johnson Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 224 over Johnson 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 Johnson Creek carry?

About 2,280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 224 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 224 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.