US Bridges

County Road 64 over Singsing Creek

FairPosted for load

Chemung County, New York · 1.5 Mile East of Bigflats · Structure no. 000000003331450

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
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

County Road 64 over Singsing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 64 over Singsing Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1992, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

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 (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 64
CrossesSingsing Creek
Location1.5 Mile East of Bigflats
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.14099, -76.90708
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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 closed5.6 mi (9 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$709,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 64 over Singsing Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is County Road 64 over Singsing 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 64 over Singsing Creek carry?

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

How long is County Road 64 over Singsing Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 64 over Singsing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.