US Bridges

Jenkins Road over Baldwin Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 4.3 MI SE of Elmira · Structure no. 000000003331740

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jenkins Road over Baldwin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jenkins Road over Baldwin Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJenkins Road
CrossesBaldwin Creek
Location4.3 MI SE of Elmira
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.0587, -76.73569
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2021)
Projected traffic39 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$642,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jenkins Road over Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jenkins Road over Baldwin 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 Jenkins Road over Baldwin Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Jenkins Road over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Jenkins Road over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.