US Bridges

County Road 01 over Trb Baldwin Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 6.8 Miles East of Elmira · Structure no. 000000003330830

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,394
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 01 over Trb Baldwin Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 01 over Trb Baldwin Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,394 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,952 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 01
CrossesTrb Baldwin Creek
Location6.8 Miles East of Elmira
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.0959, -76.69236
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 closed5 mi (8 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$713,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 01 over Trb Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is County Road 01 over Trb Baldwin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 01 over Trb Baldwin Creek carry?

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

How long is County Road 01 over Trb Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 01 over Trb Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.