Mcdowell Road over Wyncoop Creek
PoorChemung County, New York · 6.5 MI N of Chemung · Structure no. 000000003331700
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcdowell Road over Wyncoop Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Mcdowell Road over Wyncoop Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 68 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcdowell Road over Wyncoop Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Mcdowell Road over Wyncoop Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Mcdowell Road over Wyncoop Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mcdowell Road over Wyncoop Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Mcdowell Road over Wyncoop Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.