US Bridges

RTE 230 over Inlet Waneta Lake

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 2.4 MI E JCT RTE 54 & 230 · Structure no. 000000001074680

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
792
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 230 over Inlet Waneta Lake is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying RTE 230 over Inlet Waneta Lake in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 792 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 826 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 230
CrossesInlet Waneta Lake
Location2.4 MI E JCT RTE 54 & 230
RouteState Highway 230
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.47187, -77.09747
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic792 (2020)
Projected traffic826 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 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$310,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 230 over Inlet Waneta Lake built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 230 over Inlet Waneta Lake 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 230 over Inlet Waneta Lake carry?

About 792 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 230 over Inlet Waneta Lake?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns RTE 230 over Inlet Waneta Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.