US Bridges

Main Street over Cuthrie Run

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.4 MI SE of Big Flats · Structure no. 000000003331440

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,547
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Cuthrie Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over Cuthrie Run in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 101 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 6,547 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,953 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesCuthrie Run
Location0.4 MI SE of Big Flats
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.13471, -76.92782
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,547 (2020)
Projected traffic7,953 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$871,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Cuthrie Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Main Street over Cuthrie Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Cuthrie Run carry?

About 6,547 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Cuthrie Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Cuthrie Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.