US Bridges

RTE 226 over Howell Creek

Good

Schuyler County, New York · 6.7 MI SW of Int. With Ny · Structure no. 000000001042060

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,486
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 226 over Howell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 226 over Howell Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,486 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

CarriesRTE 226
CrossesHowell Creek
Location6.7 MI SW of Int. With Ny
RouteState Highway 226
Coordinates42.40032, -77.0589
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,486 (2020)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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$602,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 226 over Howell Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 226 over Howell 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 226 over Howell Creek carry?

About 1,486 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 226 over Howell Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 226 over Howell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.