US Bridges

Middle Road over Catharine Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · 2.2 MI N of Horseheads · Structure no. 000000003330960

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,252
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Road over Catharine Creek is a concrete frame carrying Middle Road over Catharine Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,252 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,549 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMiddle Road
CrossesCatharine Creek
Location2.2 MI N of Horseheads
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.19655, -76.81817
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,252 (2020)
Projected traffic1,549 by 2041
Trucks1%
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$944,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Road over Catharine Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Road over Catharine 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 Middle Road over Catharine Creek carry?

About 1,252 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Middle Road over Catharine Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Road over Catharine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.