US Bridges

RTE 427 over Seeley Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · .9 MI SE JCT SR379 &SR427 · Structure no. 000000001048410

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,472
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 427 over Seeley Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 427 over Seeley Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 4,472 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,533 by 2041. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 427
CrossesSeeley Creek
Location.9 MI SE JCT SR379 &SR427
RouteState Highway 427
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.04978, -76.77586
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,472 (2021)
Projected traffic5,533 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 427 over Seeley Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 427 over Seeley 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 427 over Seeley Creek carry?

About 4,472 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 427 over Seeley Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 427 over Seeley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.