US Bridges

RTE 224 over Diversion Channel

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 0.3 MI SE JCT Rts 14 +224 · Structure no. 000000001042010

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,266
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 224 over Diversion Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 224 over Diversion Channel in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 75 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 257 ft (78.3 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
CrossesDiversion Channel
Location0.3 MI SE JCT Rts 14 +224
RouteState Highway 224
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.34901, -76.83921
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,266 (2021)
Projected traffic4,530 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 224 over Diversion Channel built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is RTE 224 over Diversion Channel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 224 over Diversion Channel carry?

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

How long is RTE 224 over Diversion Channel?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 224 over Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.