US Bridges

County Road 3 over Mallory Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · 3.6 MI NW of Chemung · Structure no. 000000003330910

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
936
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3 over Mallory Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 3 over Mallory Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 936 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCounty Road 3
CrossesMallory Creek
Location3.6 MI NW of Chemung
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.05467, -76.62374
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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 closed5.6 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$903,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 3 over Mallory Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3 over Mallory 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 3 over Mallory Creek carry?

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

How long is County Road 3 over Mallory Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3 over Mallory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.