Walnut Street over Chemung River
FairChemung County, New York · 0.8 MI W of Int. West Wat · Structure no. 000000002254510
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 989 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,777
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Street over Chemung River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Street over Chemung River in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 51 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 12,777 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,521 by 2041. The structure is 989 ft (301.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Street over Chemung River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Walnut Street 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Walnut Street over Chemung River carry?
About 12,777 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Street over Chemung River?
The structure is 989 ft (301.4 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Street over Chemung River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.