Main ST over Chemung River
FairChemung County, New York · In City of Elmira · Structure no. 000000002215540
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 748 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,013
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main ST over Chemung River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Chemung River in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 49 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 8,013 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,734 by 2041. The structure is 748 ft (228 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main ST over Chemung River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Main ST over Chemung River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Main ST over Chemung River carry?
About 8,013 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Main ST over Chemung River?
The structure is 748 ft (228 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Main ST over Chemung River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.