County Route 37 over Newtown Creek
FairChemung County, New York · 0.5 Mi. SW of Erin · Structure no. 000000003331270
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 674
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 37 over Newtown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 37 over Newtown Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 674 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 37 over Newtown Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is County Route 37 over Newtown 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 County Route 37 over Newtown Creek carry?
About 674 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Route 37 over Newtown Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 37 over Newtown Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.