US Bridges

RTE 227 over Spring Brook

Good

Schuyler County, New York · 3/4 Miles North of Perry · Structure no. 000000001042080

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,939
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 227 over Spring Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 227 over Spring Brook in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,939 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,710 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRTE 227
CrossesSpring Brook
Location3/4 Miles North of Perry
RouteState Highway 227
Coordinates42.5028, -76.69382
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,939 (2020)
Projected traffic2,710 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 227 over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 227 over Spring Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 227 over Spring Brook carry?

About 1,939 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 227 over Spring Brook?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 227 over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.