US Bridges

RTE 224 over Cayuta Creek

Good

Schuyler County, New York · 0.2 MI SE JCT Rts 13 +224 · Structure no. 000000001041960

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 224 over Cayuta Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

CarriesRTE 224
CrossesCayuta Creek
Location0.2 MI SE JCT Rts 13 +224
RouteState Highway 224
Coordinates42.28997, -76.70997
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 224 over Cayuta Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 224 over Cayuta 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 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 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 224 over Cayuta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.