US Bridges

RTE 427 over Bentley Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.2 MI NE JCT Rts 367&427 · Structure no. 000000001048400

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,542
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 427 over Bentley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 427 over Bentley Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 2,542 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,145 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRTE 427
CrossesBentley Creek
Location0.2 MI NE JCT Rts 367&427
RouteState Highway 427
Coordinates42.01709, -76.73145
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,542 (2021)
Projected traffic3,145 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 427 over Bentley Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 427 over Bentley 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 427 over Bentley Creek carry?

About 2,542 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 427 over Bentley Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 427 over Bentley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.