US Bridges

County Road 3 over Cayuta Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 1.2 MI W of Van Etten · Structure no. 000000003330940

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
516
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3 over Cayuta Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 3 over Cayuta Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 73 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 516 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 538 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 3
CrossesCayuta Creek
Location1.2 MI W of Van Etten
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20297, -76.57348
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic516 (2019)
Projected traffic538 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 3 over Cayuta Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is County Road 3 over Cayuta 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 October 2024.

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

About 516 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3 over Cayuta Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3 over Cayuta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.