US Bridges

RTE 228 over Catlin Mill Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 2.0 MI NE JCT Rts 224&228 · Structure no. 000000001042140

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,078
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 228 over Catlin Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 228 over Catlin Mill Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,078 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,124 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 228
CrossesCatlin Mill Creek
Location2.0 MI NE JCT Rts 224&228
RouteState Highway 228
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.35641, -76.75577
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,078 (2021)
Projected traffic1,124 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 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$349,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 228 over Catlin Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 228 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 228 over Catlin Mill Creek carry?

About 1,078 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 228 over Catlin Mill Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns RTE 228 over Catlin Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.