US Bridges

RTE 226 over Sonora Brook

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 4.4 MI NE of Savona · Structure no. 000000001042040

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,506
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 226 over Sonora Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 226 over Sonora Brook in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 66 years old, older 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 2,506 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,614 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 66.5 mi (107 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 226
CrossesSonora Brook
Location4.4 MI NE of Savona
RouteState Highway 226
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33405, -77.16092
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,506 (2019)
Projected traffic2,614 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed66.5 mi (107 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 226 over Sonora Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is RTE 226 over Sonora Brook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 226 over Sonora Brook carry?

About 2,506 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 226 over Sonora Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 226 over Sonora Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.