US Bridges

Lowman RD over Trib Baldwin Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.5 Mile North of Int. Wi · Structure no. 000000003330860

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
463
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowman RD over Trib Baldwin Creek is a concrete frame carrying Lowman RD over Trib Baldwin Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 463 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLowman RD
CrossesTrib Baldwin Creek
Location0.5 Mile North of Int. Wi
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.03571, -76.71586
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic463 (2018)
Projected traffic648 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$819,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowman RD over Trib Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowman RD over Trib 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lowman RD over Trib Baldwin Creek carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lowman RD over Trib Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lowman RD over Trib Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.