US Bridges

County Road 222 over Red Creek

Fair

Wayne County, New York · 5.8 MI NE of Palmyra · Structure no. 000000003314580

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
448
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 222 over Red Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 222 over Red Creek in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 74 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 448 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 222
CrossesRed Creek
Location5.8 MI NE of Palmyra
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.09779, -77.1575
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2021)
Projected traffic627 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$665,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 222 over Red Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is County Road 222 over Red 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 222 over Red Creek carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 222 over Red Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 222 over Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.