US Bridges

RTE 224 over Cayuta Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 3.5 MI SE of Int. With Ny · Structure no. 000000001041930

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,316
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 224 over Cayuta Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 224 over Cayuta Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,316 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,397 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 224
CrossesCayuta Creek
Location3.5 MI SE of Int. With Ny
RouteState Highway 224
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.25614, -76.67457
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 224 over Cayuta Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 224 over Cayuta 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 224 over Cayuta Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 224 over Cayuta Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 224 over Cayuta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.