Water Street over Newtown Creek Ex-D.L.&
FairChemung County, New York · 250 West of I86 in the C · Structure no. 000000002215750
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 398 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,847
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Street over Newtown Creek Ex-D.L.& is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water Street over Newtown Creek Ex-D.L.& in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 9,847 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,893 by 2041. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Water Street over Newtown Creek Ex-D.L.& built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Water Street over Newtown Creek Ex-D.L.& 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Water Street over Newtown Creek Ex-D.L.& carry?
About 9,847 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Water Street over Newtown Creek Ex-D.L.&?
The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Water Street over Newtown Creek Ex-D.L.&?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.