US Bridges

Clair Street over Trb Catharine Crk

Fair

Chemung County, New York · At Int. With Nys RTE 14 · Structure no. 000000002255740

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clair Street over Trb Catharine Crk is a wood or timber slab carrying Clair Street over Trb Catharine Crk in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesClair Street
CrossesTrb Catharine Crk
LocationAt Int. With Nys RTE 14
Coordinates42.22778, -76.8439
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2018)
Projected traffic242 by 2038
Trucks2%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$286,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clair Street over Trb Catharine Crk built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clair Street over Trb Catharine Crk 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 Clair Street over Trb Catharine Crk carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clair Street over Trb Catharine Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Clair Street over Trb Catharine Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.