US Bridges

Linden Place over Newtown Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · In City of Elmira · Structure no. 000000002215570

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
816
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linden Place over Newtown Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Linden Place over Newtown 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 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 816 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,142 by 2038. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLinden Place
CrossesNewtown Creek
LocationIn City of Elmira
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.1047, -76.79825
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic816 (2018)
Projected traffic1,142 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Linden Place over Newtown Creek built?

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

What condition is Linden Place over Newtown Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Linden Place over Newtown Creek carry?

About 816 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Linden Place over Newtown Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Linden Place over Newtown Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.