US Bridges

RTE 225 over Caton Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 0.1 MI North of Caton · Structure no. 000000001061950

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 225 over Caton Creek is a concrete culvert 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 720 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 751 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesRTE 225
CrossesCaton Creek
Location0.1 MI North of Caton
RouteState Highway 225
Coordinates42.05704, -77.02901
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2020)
Projected traffic751 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$335,000 (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 720 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 225 over Caton Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns RTE 225 over Caton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.