US Bridges

RTE 224 over Mc Duffy Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 4.2 MI NW JCT SR34 & SR22 · Structure no. 000000001041910

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,470
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 224 over Mc Duffy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 224 over Mc Duffy Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,561 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 224
CrossesMc Duffy Creek
Location4.2 MI NW JCT SR34 & SR22
RouteState Highway 224
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.23706, -76.61466
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,470 (2021)
Projected traffic1,561 by 2041
Trucks14%
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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 224 over Mc Duffy Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 224 over Mc Duffy 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 224 over Mc Duffy Creek carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 224 over Mc Duffy Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 224 over Mc Duffy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.