Church Street over Newtown Creek
FairChemung County, New York · 0.1 M S of Intersection C · Structure no. 000000003330850
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,447
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church Street over Newtown Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Church Street over Newtown Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 67 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 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 1,447 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,026 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Church Street over Newtown Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Church Street over Newtown 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 Church Street over Newtown Creek carry?
About 1,447 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Church Street over Newtown Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Church Street over Newtown Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.