US Bridges

RTE 228 over Taughannock Creek

Good

Schuyler County, New York · 6.1 MI NE JCT Rts 224+228 · Structure no. 000000001042150

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,135
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 228 over Taughannock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 228 over Taughannock 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 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 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,184 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

CarriesRTE 228
CrossesTaughannock Creek
Location6.1 MI NE JCT Rts 224+228
RouteState Highway 228
Coordinates42.40968, -76.74124
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,135 (2020)
Projected traffic1,184 by 2041
Trucks14%
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$344,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 228 over Taughannock Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 228 over Taughannock 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 228 over Taughannock Creek carry?

About 1,135 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 228 over Taughannock Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns RTE 228 over Taughannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.