US Bridges

Fairview Road over Trib Newtown Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.4 MI S of Erin · Structure no. 000000003331280

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
674
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Road over Trib Newtown Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Fairview Road over Trib Newtown Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFairview Road
CrossesTrib Newtown Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Erin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.17981, -76.67519
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic674 (2018)
Projected traffic944 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$722,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview Road over Trib Newtown Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Fairview Road over Trib 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fairview Road over Trib Newtown Creek carry?

About 674 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Road over Trib Newtown Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Road over Trib Newtown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.