US Bridges

Chambers Road over Madison Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · 3.0 MI SW of Pine Valley · Structure no. 000000003331240

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,439
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chambers Road over Madison Creek is a concrete frame 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 1,439 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,501 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesChambers Road
CrossesMadison Creek
Location3.0 MI SW of Pine Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.20639, -76.89336
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,439 (2018)
Projected traffic1,501 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$1.3 million (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 1,439 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chambers Road over Madison Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Chambers Road over Madison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.