US Bridges

Latta Brook Road over Latta Brook

Poor

Chemung County, New York · 2 MI E of I-86 Overpass · Structure no. 000000003331360

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
785
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Latta Brook Road over Latta Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Latta Brook Road over Latta Brook in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 79 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 785 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,099 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLatta Brook Road
CrossesLatta Brook
Location2 MI E of I-86 Overpass
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.14258, -76.77137
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic785 (2021)
Projected traffic1,099 by 2041
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$884,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Latta Brook Road over Latta Brook built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Latta Brook Road over Latta Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

About 785 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Latta Brook Road over Latta Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Latta Brook Road over Latta Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.