US Bridges

CR69 over Seeley Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · .5 Mile SW of Pine City · Structure no. 000000003331480

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,343
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR69 over Seeley Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR69 over Seeley Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 87 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 6 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 1,343 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,661 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR69
CrossesSeeley Creek
Location.5 Mile SW of Pine City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.03322, -76.87727
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span209 ft (63.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,343 (2020)
Projected traffic1,661 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR69 over Seeley Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is CR69 over Seeley 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR69 over Seeley Creek carry?

About 1,343 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR69 over Seeley Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 209 ft (63.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR69 over Seeley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.