US Bridges

County Road 42 over Trib Baldwin Crk

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 2.0 MI N of Lowman · Structure no. 000000003331310

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 42 over Trib Baldwin Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 42 over Trib Baldwin Crk in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 89 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Road 42
CrossesTrib Baldwin Crk
Location2.0 MI N of Lowman
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.05164, -76.70491
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2018)
Projected traffic293 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$661,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 42 over Trib Baldwin Crk built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is County Road 42 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 42 over Trib Baldwin Crk carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 42 over Trib Baldwin Crk?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 42 over Trib Baldwin Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.