CR27 over Bird Creek
FairChemung County, New York · 1.0 MI E of Seeley Creek · Structure no. 000000003331200
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 364
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR27 over Bird Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR27 over Bird Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 364 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR27 over Bird Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR27 over Bird 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 2024.
How much traffic does CR27 over Bird Creek carry?
About 364 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is CR27 over Bird Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR27 over Bird Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.