US Bridges

RTE 224 over Pony Hollow Creek

Good

Schuyler County, New York · 0.2 MI SE of Cayuta · Structure no. 000000001041950

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,316
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 224 over Pony Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 224 over Pony Hollow Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,316 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,397 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

CarriesRTE 224
CrossesPony Hollow Creek
Location0.2 MI SE of Cayuta
RouteState Highway 224
Coordinates42.27818, -76.69247
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 224 over Pony Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 224 over Pony Hollow 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 224 over Pony Hollow Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 224 over Pony Hollow Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 224 over Pony Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.