US Bridges

RTE 427 over Chemung River

Good

Chemung County, New York · 0.3 MI S JCT Rts 17 + 427 · Structure no. 000000001061330

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
807 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,638
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 427 over Chemung River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 427 over Chemung River in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,638 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,708 by 2041. The structure is 807 ft (246 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRTE 427
CrossesChemung River
Location0.3 MI S JCT Rts 17 + 427
RouteState Highway 427
Coordinates42.00287, -76.63367
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length807 ft (246 m)
Longest span201 ft (61.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,638 (2017)
Projected traffic1,708 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$12.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 427 over Chemung River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 427 over Chemung River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 427 over Chemung River carry?

About 1,638 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 427 over Chemung River?

The structure is 807 ft (246 m) long with a longest span of 201 ft (61.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 427 over Chemung River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.