US Bridges

County Road 13 over Langford Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.20 MI North of SR 34 · Structure no. 000000003331000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
468
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 13 over Langford Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 13 over Langford Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 91 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 13
CrossesLangford Creek
Location0.20 MI North of SR 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20325, -76.55386
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2018)
Projected traffic655 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$765,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 13 over Langford Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is County Road 13 over Langford 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 13 over Langford Creek carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 13 over Langford Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 13 over Langford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.