US Bridges

County Road 8 over Chemung River

Good

Chemung County, New York · 0.1 MI NE of Wellsburg · Structure no. 000000003330970

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
348 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,369
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 8 over Chemung River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 8 over Chemung River in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,369 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,557 by 2041. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 8
CrossesChemung River
Location0.1 MI NE of Wellsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.01695, -76.7248
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,369 (2020)
Projected traffic4,557 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 8 over Chemung River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is County Road 8 over Chemung River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 8 over Chemung River carry?

About 4,369 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 8 over Chemung River?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 8 over Chemung River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.