US Bridges

Mallory Road over Mallory Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · 4.0 MI N of Chemung · Structure no. 000000003331180

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mallory Road over Mallory Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mallory Road over Mallory Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesMallory Road
CrossesMallory Creek
Location4.0 MI N of Chemung
Coordinates42.05999, -76.60981
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2018)
Projected traffic223 by 2038
Trucks4%
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$655,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mallory Road over Mallory Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Mallory Road over Mallory 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mallory Road over Mallory Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mallory Road over Mallory Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mallory Road over Mallory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.