US Bridges

RTE 225 over Caton Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 3.0 MI S of Corning · Structure no. 000000001042020

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,726
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 225 over Caton Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 225 over Caton Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,726 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesRTE 225
CrossesCaton Creek
Location3.0 MI S of Corning
RouteState Highway 225
Coordinates42.09418, -77.04141
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,726 (2020)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 225 over Caton Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 225 over Caton 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 225 over Caton Creek carry?

About 1,726 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 225 over Caton Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 225 over Caton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.