US Bridges

County Road 33 over Hoffman Brook

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 4.0 MI NW of Elmira · Structure no. 000000003331220

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
616
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 33 over Hoffman Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 33 over Hoffman Brook in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 616 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 862 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 33
CrossesHoffman Brook
Location4.0 MI NW of Elmira
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11637, -76.86598
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic616 (2018)
Projected traffic862 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$683,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 33 over Hoffman Brook built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is County Road 33 over Hoffman Brook 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 33 over Hoffman Brook carry?

About 616 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 33 over Hoffman Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 33 over Hoffman Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.