US Bridges

RTE 220 over Bowman Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 6.3 MI NW JCT Rt 220 & 12 · Structure no. 000000001041720

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
628
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 220 over Bowman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 220 over Bowman Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 628 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 220
CrossesBowman Creek
Location6.3 MI NW JCT Rt 220 & 12
RouteState Highway 220
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.4974, -75.68183
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic628 (2019)
Projected traffic655 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 220 over Bowman Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 220 over Bowman 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 220 over Bowman Creek carry?

About 628 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 220 over Bowman Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 220 over Bowman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.