Washington Ave over Norfolk Southern
FairChemung County, New York · .75 MI North of Elmira · Structure no. 000000002215670
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,148
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Ave over Norfolk Southern is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Ave over Norfolk Southern in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,148 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,683 by 2041. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Ave over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Ave over Norfolk Southern 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Ave over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 7,148 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Washington Ave over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Ave over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.