US Bridges

RTE 226 over Tobehanna Creek

Good

Schuyler County, New York · At Int. With County Road · Structure no. 000000001042070

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
832
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 226 over Tobehanna Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 226 over Tobehanna 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 832 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 867 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

CarriesRTE 226
CrossesTobehanna Creek
LocationAt Int. With County Road
RouteState Highway 226
Coordinates42.41249, -77.05327
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic832 (2018)
Projected traffic867 by 2041
Trucks24%
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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 226 over Tobehanna Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 226 over Tobehanna 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 226 over Tobehanna Creek carry?

About 832 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is RTE 226 over Tobehanna Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 226 over Tobehanna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.