US Bridges

Suburban Drive over Singsing Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.2 MI S of Int. With Co. · Structure no. 000000003331610

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
667
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Suburban Drive over Singsing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Suburban Drive over Singsing Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 934 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesSuburban Drive
CrossesSingsing Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Int. With Co.
Coordinates42.13366, -76.91555
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2018)
Projected traffic934 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Suburban Drive over Singsing Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Suburban Drive 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Suburban Drive over Singsing Creek carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Suburban Drive over Singsing Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Suburban Drive over Singsing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.