US Bridges

Seafuse Road over Sleeper Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 1 MI E from the Rt 14 Int · Structure no. 000000002270880

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seafuse Road over Sleeper Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Seafuse Road over Sleeper Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSeafuse Road
CrossesSleeper Creek
Location1 MI E from the Rt 14 Int
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.28593, -76.83673
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2020)
Projected traffic18 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$549,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seafuse Road over Sleeper Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seafuse Road over Sleeper Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Seafuse Road over Sleeper Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Seafuse Road over Sleeper Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Seafuse Road over Sleeper Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.