US Bridges

RTE 223 over Woolever Creek

FairPosted for load

Chemung County, New York · 0.1 MI SW of Swartwood · Structure no. 000000001061970

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,208
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 223 over Woolever Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 223 over Woolever Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,208 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 223
CrossesWoolever Creek
Location0.1 MI SW of Swartwood
RouteState Highway 223
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.22272, -76.61186
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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$339,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 223 over Woolever Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 223 over Woolever 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 223 over Woolever Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 223 over Woolever Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RTE 223 over Woolever Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.