RTE 227 over Bolter Creek
FairTompkins County, New York · Schuyler Cl ; RTE 227 · Structure no. 000000001042100
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,939
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 227 over Bolter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 227 over Bolter Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 88 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 1,939 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,710 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 227 over Bolter Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is RTE 227 over Bolter 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 227 over Bolter Creek carry?
About 1,939 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 227 over Bolter Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 227 over Bolter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.