CR20 over Newtown Creek
GoodChemung County, New York · 3.0 MI NE of Horseheads · Structure no. 000000003331100
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,683
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR20 over Newtown Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR20 over Newtown Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 74 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,683 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,319 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR20 over Newtown Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is CR20 over Newtown 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does CR20 over Newtown Creek carry?
About 2,683 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR20 over Newtown Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns CR20 over Newtown Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.