US Bridges

County Route 62 over Langford Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.3 MI West of Main ST an · Structure no. 000000003331650

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
533
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 62 over Langford Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Route 62 over Langford Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Route 62
CrossesLangford Creek
Location0.3 MI West of Main ST an
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.19893, -76.55787
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2018)
Projected traffic746 by 2038
Trucks2%
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$734,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 62 over Langford Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is County Route 62 over Langford 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 Route 62 over Langford Creek carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Route 62 over Langford Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 62 over Langford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.