US Bridges

RTE 224 over Catlin Mill Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 1 MI SE JCT SR 14 & SR224 · Structure no. 000000001042000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,266
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 224 over Catlin Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 224 over Catlin Mill Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 65 years old, older 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 4,266 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,530 by 2041. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesRTE 224
CrossesCatlin Mill Creek
Location1 MI SE JCT SR 14 & SR224
RouteState Highway 224
Coordinates42.34412, -76.82823
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,266 (2021)
Projected traffic4,530 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 224 over Catlin Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is RTE 224 over Catlin Mill 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 224 over Catlin Mill Creek carry?

About 4,266 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 224 over Catlin Mill Creek?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 224 over Catlin Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.