US Bridges

County Road 60 over Baldwin Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.1 MI NW of I86 Exit 57 · Structure no. 000000003331420

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,187
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 60 over Baldwin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 60 over Baldwin Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 1,187 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,662 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 60
CrossesBaldwin Creek
Location0.1 MI NW of I86 Exit 57
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.0298, -76.71871
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,187 (2018)
Projected traffic1,662 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 60 over Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Road 60 over Baldwin Creek 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 60 over Baldwin Creek carry?

About 1,187 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 60 over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 60 over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.