US Bridges

RTE 226 over Mud Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.1 MI NE JCT I-86 +SR226 · Structure no. 000000001090860

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,956
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 226 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 226 over Mud Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,956 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,170 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRTE 226
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.1 MI NE JCT I-86 +SR226
RouteState Highway 226
Coordinates42.28914, -77.22135
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,956 (2018)
Projected traffic5,170 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 226 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 226 over Mud 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 226 over Mud Creek carry?

About 4,956 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 226 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 226 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.