US Bridges

County Road 5 over Catharine Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 1.5 MI N of Int. With Old · Structure no. 000000003330950

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
874
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5 over Catharine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 5 over Catharine Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 80 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 874 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 911 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5
CrossesCatharine Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Int. With Old
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20315, -76.81138
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic874 (2020)
Projected traffic911 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$977,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 5 over Catharine Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is County Road 5 over Catharine 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 5 over Catharine Creek carry?

About 874 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5 over Catharine Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5 over Catharine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.