US Bridges

Campground Road over Post Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · In Chambers · Structure no. 000000003331670

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campground Road over Post Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Campground Road over Post Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 252 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 353 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCampground Road
CrossesPost Creek
LocationIn Chambers
Coordinates42.26203, -76.95844
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2018)
Projected traffic353 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$585,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Campground Road over Post Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Campground Road over Post Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Campground Road over Post Creek carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Campground Road over Post Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Campground Road over Post Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.