US Bridges

RTE 224 over Jackson Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 4.5 MI SE of Cayuta · Structure no. 000000001041920

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,316
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 224 over Jackson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 224 over Jackson Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,316 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,397 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 224
CrossesJackson Creek
Location4.5 MI SE of Cayuta
RouteState Highway 224
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.24457, -76.63217
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,316 (2021)
Projected traffic1,397 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed43.5 mi (70 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 224 over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 224 over Jackson 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 224 over Jackson Creek carry?

About 1,316 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 224 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 224 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.