US Bridges

Chambers RD over Madison Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.7 MI NW of Int. With CO · Structure no. 000000003331250

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,439
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chambers RD over Madison Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chambers RD over Madison Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 1,439 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,501 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesChambers RD
CrossesMadison Creek
Location0.7 MI NW of Int. With CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.21024, -76.89843
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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$731,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chambers RD over Madison Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chambers RD over Madison 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Chambers RD over Madison Creek carry?

About 1,439 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chambers RD over Madison Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Chambers RD over Madison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.