US Bridges

Latta Brook Road over Newtown Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · 1.3MI NE of Elmira Height · Structure no. 000000003331350

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,628
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Latta Brook Road over Newtown Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Latta Brook Road over Newtown Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,628 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,251 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLatta Brook Road
CrossesNewtown Creek
Location1.3MI NE of Elmira Height
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.14668, -76.81224
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,628 (2020)
Projected traffic3,251 by 2041
Trucks15%
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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Latta Brook Road over Newtown Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Latta Brook Road over Newtown Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Latta Brook Road over Newtown Creek carry?

About 2,628 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Latta Brook Road over Newtown Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Latta Brook Road over Newtown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.