US Bridges

RTE 226 over Tobehanna Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 3.2 MI SW of Int. With Ny · Structure no. 000000001090770

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
832
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 226 over Tobehanna Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 226 over Tobehanna Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 832 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 867 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 226
CrossesTobehanna Creek
Location3.2 MI SW of Int. With Ny
RouteState Highway 226
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.43969, -77.02318
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 226 over Tobehanna Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 226 over Tobehanna 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 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns RTE 226 over Tobehanna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.