US Bridges

RTE 224 over Hooker Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 0.2 MI NW JCT Rts 13 &224 · Structure no. 000000001041970

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,688
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 224 over Hooker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 224 over Hooker Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,688 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,916 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 35.4 mi (57 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 224
CrossesHooker Creek
Location0.2 MI NW JCT Rts 13 &224
RouteState Highway 224
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.29536, -76.71572
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,688 (2020)
Projected traffic3,916 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed35.4 mi (57 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$873,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 224 over Hooker Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 224 over Hooker 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 224 over Hooker Creek carry?

About 3,688 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 224 over Hooker Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 224 over Hooker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.