US Bridges

RTE 223 over Trib Newtown Crk

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 5 MI E JCT SR 17 & SR 13 · Structure no. 000000001074550

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,405
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 223 over Trib Newtown Crk is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 223 over Trib Newtown Crk in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 34 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 5 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 1,405 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 223
CrossesTrib Newtown Crk
Location5 MI E JCT SR 17 & SR 13
RouteState Highway 223
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.18511, -76.66914
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,405 (2021)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$821,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 223 over Trib Newtown Crk built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is RTE 223 over Trib Newtown Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 223 over Trib Newtown Crk carry?

About 1,405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 223 over Trib Newtown Crk?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 223 over Trib Newtown Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.