US Bridges

RTE 225 over Chemung River

Good

Chemung County, New York · 0.3 MI SW of Int. With Ny · Structure no. 000000001049670

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
605 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,151
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 225 over Chemung River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 225 over Chemung River in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 50 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 1,151 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,398 by 2041. The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 225
CrossesChemung River
Location0.3 MI SW of Int. With Ny
RouteState Highway 225
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.08207, -76.86701
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length605 ft (184.4 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,151 (2020)
Projected traffic1,398 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$12.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 225 over Chemung River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is RTE 225 over Chemung River 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 225 over Chemung River carry?

About 1,151 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 225 over Chemung River?

The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 225 over Chemung River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.