US Bridges

Breesport Road over Baldwin Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · 5.9 Miles East of Elmira · Structure no. 000000003330820

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,394
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breesport Road over Baldwin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Breesport Road over Baldwin Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,394 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,952 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBreesport Road
CrossesBaldwin Creek
Location5.9 Miles East of Elmira
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.08753, -76.70172
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,394 (2020)
Projected traffic1,952 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Breesport Road over Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Breesport Road over Baldwin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Breesport Road over Baldwin Creek carry?

About 1,394 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Breesport Road over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Breesport Road over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.