US Bridges

Federal Road over Trib Baldwin Crk

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.4 MI NE of N Chemung · Structure no. 000000003331290

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
506
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Federal Road over Trib Baldwin Crk is a wood or timber slab carrying Federal Road over Trib Baldwin Crk in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 708 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesFederal Road
CrossesTrib Baldwin Crk
Location0.4 MI NE of N Chemung
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10122, -76.68679
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2020)
Projected traffic708 by 2040
Trucks7%
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$796,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Federal Road over Trib Baldwin Crk built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Federal Road over Trib Baldwin Crk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Federal Road over Trib Baldwin Crk carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Federal Road over Trib Baldwin Crk?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Federal Road over Trib Baldwin Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.