US Bridges

Chambers Road over Madison Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · 3.2 MI SW of Pine Valley · Structure no. 000000003331230

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,185
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chambers Road over Madison Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chambers Road over Madison Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,185 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,703 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesChambers Road
CrossesMadison Creek
Location3.2 MI SW of Pine Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.20243, -76.88909
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,185 (2021)
Projected traffic2,703 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$933,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chambers Road over Madison Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chambers Road over Madison 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Chambers Road over Madison Creek carry?

About 2,185 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chambers Road over Madison Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Chambers Road over Madison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.