US Bridges

Davenport RD over Trib Chemung R

Poor

Chemung County, New York · 1.0 MI W of Int. With Olc · Structure no. 000000002255850

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
871
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davenport RD over Trib Chemung R is a wood or timber slab carrying Davenport RD over Trib Chemung R in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 49 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 871 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,219 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesDavenport RD
CrossesTrib Chemung R
Location1.0 MI W of Int. With Olc
Coordinates42.14346, -76.96564
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic871 (2020)
Projected traffic1,219 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davenport RD over Trib Chemung R built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Davenport RD over Trib Chemung R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Davenport RD over Trib Chemung R carry?

About 871 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Davenport RD over Trib Chemung R?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Davenport RD over Trib Chemung R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.