US Bridges

RTE 223 over Woolever Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · 0.6 MI SW of Swartwood · Structure no. 000000001096300

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,208
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 223 over Woolever Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 223 over Woolever Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,208 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

CarriesRTE 223
CrossesWoolever Creek
Location0.6 MI SW of Swartwood
RouteState Highway 223
Coordinates42.2183, -76.62325
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 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$354,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 223 over Woolever Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 223 over Woolever Creek 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 September 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 223 over Woolever Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.