US Bridges

Langford Creek Roa over Langford Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 1.6 N of Van Etten · Structure no. 000000003331020

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
471
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Langford Creek Roa over Langford Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Langford Creek Roa over Langford Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 471 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 659 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLangford Creek Roa
CrossesLangford Creek
Location1.6 N of Van Etten
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.22351, -76.54997
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic471 (2018)
Projected traffic659 by 2038
Trucks7%
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$483,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Langford Creek Roa over Langford Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Langford Creek Roa 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Langford Creek Roa over Langford Creek carry?

About 471 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Langford Creek Roa over Langford Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Langford Creek Roa over Langford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.