County Road 51 over Latta Brook
PoorChemung County, New York · 2.4 MI E of I-86 Overpass · Structure no. 000000003331370
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 785
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 51 over Latta Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 51 over Latta Brook in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 51 over Latta Brook built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is County Road 51 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 51 over Latta Brook carry?
About 785 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road 51 over Latta Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 51 over Latta Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.