US Bridges

CR 10 over Chemung River

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 1.5 MI SW of Big Flats · Structure no. 000000003330980

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
592 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,064
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 10 over Chemung River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 10 over Chemung River in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 65 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 5 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 3,064 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,196 by 2041. The structure is 592 ft (180.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 10
CrossesChemung River
Location1.5 MI SW of Big Flats
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12362, -76.95411
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length592 ft (180.4 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,064 (2020)
Projected traffic3,196 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$8.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 10 over Chemung River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is CR 10 over Chemung River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 10 over Chemung River carry?

About 3,064 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 10 over Chemung River?

The structure is 592 ft (180.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 10 over Chemung River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.