US Bridges

County Road 03 over Wyncoop Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 3.4 MI NW of Chemung · Structure no. 000000003330900

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
936
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 03 over Wyncoop Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 03 over Wyncoop Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 87 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 936 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 03
CrossesWyncoop Creek
Location3.4 MI NW of Chemung
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.04904, -76.62373
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic936 (2020)
Projected traffic976 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 03 over Wyncoop Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is County Road 03 over Wyncoop 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 03 over Wyncoop Creek carry?

About 936 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 03 over Wyncoop Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 03 over Wyncoop Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.