US Bridges

RTE 223 over Narrow Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.5 MI W of Breeseport · Structure no. 000000001090780

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,085
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 223 over Narrow Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 223 over Narrow Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5,085 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,291 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 223
CrossesNarrow Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Breeseport
RouteState Highway 223
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17444, -76.74863
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,085 (2021)
Projected traffic6,291 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$322,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 223 over Narrow Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 223 over Narrow 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 223 over Narrow Creek carry?

About 5,085 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 223 over Narrow Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns RTE 223 over Narrow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.